Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf3-6f2d-71a5-ab78-cb693d1ff9a3/supply-and-maintenance-of-friction-modifier-mechanical-equipment

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Supply and Maintenance of Friction Modifier Mechanical Equipment

[Transport For Greater Manchester](https://tendernation.io/buyers/transport-for-greater-manchester)

Estimated value

£1,000,000

Published

4 Feb 2016

Deadline

Closed

4 Mar 2016

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is looking to contract for the design, installation, testing and commissioning of friction modifier mechanical equipment and fluid for a substantial proportion of its light rail vehicles (trams). In the first instance, TfGM is looking for a ‘Proof of Concept’ (trial) with the installation of this equipment on five (5) trams and subject to satisfactory completion of this trial, the successful supplier will install the equipment to a substantial proportion, if not all, of the remaining fleet.

Additional information: Tender documents are available from the e-tendering portal at the link provided. Interested parties must register on this site before being able to access the opportunity and documents. Registration is free.

## CPV classification

Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/45b8fb14-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b)

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