Bus Franchising - North West Greater Manchester Small Franchises - 2 Lots

A Tender Notice
by TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
3.5 year
Value
£90M
Sector
TRANSPORT
Published
21 Jul 2025
Delivery
07 Mar 2027 to 18 Aug 2030
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Greater Manchester:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

Bus Franchising - North West Greater Manchester Small Franchises - 2 Lots Description: Following the implementation of Bus Franchising across Greater Manchester. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) on behalf of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority is seeking Operators to provide bus services for these Small Franchises from March 2027, consisting of the following two lots: Lot 1. Bolton, Bury and Farnworth Small Franchise, estimated Peak Vehicle Requirement (PVR 28). Lot 2. Leigh and Atherton Small Franchise, estimated (PVR 21).

Lot Division

1 Bolton, Bury, Farnworth Small Franchise
  • Value: £51M

Following the implementation of Bus Franchising across Greater Manchester. TfGM on behalf of the GMCA is seeking Operators to provide bus services for this Small Franchise. Lot 1. Bolton, Bury and Farnworth Small Franchise starting from March 2027, with an estimated PVR of 28. One service, i.e. Service 521 will start 19th September 2027.
2 Leigh and Atherton Small Franchise
  • Value: £39M

Following the implementation of Bus Franchising across Greater Manchester. TfGM on behalf of GMCA is seeking Operators to provide bus services for this Small Franchise. Lot 2. Leigh and Atherton Small Franchise starting from March 2027, with an estimated PVR of 21. One service, i.e., Service 553 will start operation on 19th September 2027.

Renewal Options

TfGM reserve the right to extend this contract in multiple periods of up to 24 months (total).

Award Criteria

Quantitative _
Qualitative _

CPV Codes

  • 60112000 - Public road transport services

Indicators

  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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