{"id":153935,"date":"2025-08-07T13:15:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T12:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=153935"},"modified":"2025-08-07T13:15:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T12:15:52","slug":"tfgm-rail-procurement-process-launched-1-6bn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/tfgm-rail-procurement-process-launched-1-6bn\/153935\/","title":{"rendered":"TfGM rail procurement process launched for \u00a31.6bn"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/news.tfgm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transport for Greater Manchester<\/a> (TfGM) has begun the process to agree contracts to upgrade their Metrolink and rail systems<\/h2>\n<p>The TfGM rail procurement process will seek to expand and maintain Metrolink, which is the UK\u2019s largest light rail network, as well as improve rail accessibility in the Greater Manchester region.<\/p>\n<p>Worth \u00a31.6bn, the contract will cover the asset renewals programme, including replacement of key infrastructure for both rail and power.<\/p>\n<h3>The TfGM rail procurement contract will be a year-long<\/h3>\n<p>The contracts gained from the process are currently set to begin in 2027 and last for 12 months. There is potential for the contracts to include other works related to the Metrolink, including stop improvements, new stops, line extensions, next-gen vehicle infrastructure (such as EV charging points), and accessibility schemes and travel hubs.<\/p>\n<p>The TfGM rail procurement process is currently in a market engagement phase, and any interested suppliers are being encouraged to provide feedback on the proposals and delivery approaches.<\/p>\n<p>Danny Vaughan, chief network officer at TfGM, said: \u201cThis is a significant opportunity for suppliers to help shape how we deliver the next generation of Metrolink and rail accessibility infrastructure across Greater Manchester.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We\u2019re looking for innovative, efficient and collaborative approaches that will support our ambitions for a world-class, integrated Bee Network. We encourage all interested parties to engage with us through this process.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Not the only city seeking tender<\/h3>\n<p>In May, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/projects\/new-tfl-infrastructure-procurement-framework-incoming\/151366\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transport for London (TfL) announced details of a new procurement framework<\/a> encompassing several projects, including the following product codes:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 C.D.1.1: Foundations (Piled) \u2013 Construction<br \/>\n\u2022 C.D.1.2: Foundations (Conventional) \u2013 Construction<br \/>\n\u2022 C.D.1.3: Steel Frame \u2013 Install<br \/>\n\u2022 C.D.1.4: Concrete Frame \u2013 Install<br \/>\n\u2022 C.D.1.5: Timber Frame \u2013 Install<br \/>\n\u2022 C.D.2.1 Roofing \u2013 Install<br \/>\n\u2022 C.D.2.10: External Works (Drainage, Including Surface, Foul &amp; Sewerage Treatment \u2013 Install<br \/>\n\u2022 C.D.2.11: Minor Building Works (including Ancillary Buildings &amp; Alternations to Existing Buildings \u2013 Construction<br \/>\n\u2022 C.D.2.2: Stairs \u2013 Install<br \/>\n\u2022 C.D.2.3 External Walls \u2013 Install<br \/>\n\u2022 C.D.2.4 Windows &amp; 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