Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c41-579a-7383-ae69-457e92e55966/tram-train-vehicle-manufacturer-market-engagement pending GB open procedure # Tram Train vehicle manufacturer Market Engagement [Transport for Greater Manchester](https://tendernation.io/buyers/transport-for-greater-manchester) Estimated value £1 Published 4 Dec 2019 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender As part of the Draft Delivery Plan 2020 - 2025 in support of the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040,TfGM has a number of proposals to introduce tram-train services to part of an enhanced rapid transport public transport offering. The purpose of this market engagement exercise is to enable TfGM to gain a better understanding of thecapabilities of the tram-train vehicle supplier market.This knowledge will assist TfGM in planning the proposedfuture tram-train specification and procurement in a way that best aligns with the capabilities ofthe market.In addition, the knowledge gained will enable TfGM to take account of the tram-train vehicle capabilities andlimitations in developing the extensions and future operational service plans. Interested suppliers responding to this market engagement exercise should; - Register interest on the Pro-Contract ePortal - Email confirming interest and provide their registered Pro Contract prime contact'semail address. Following receipt of the above TfGM will issue (via Pro Contract) a non-disclosure agreement that will need tobe signed and returned via the ePortal. TfGM will, upon receipt, issue further detail and a supplier questionnairethat should be returned via the Pro Contract ePortal by 31/01/2020. Further to the above and subject to questionnaire response it is TfGM's intention to further engage withrespondees via supplier days between February and April 2020. Additional information: Interested suppliers responding to this market engagement exercise should; - Register interest on the Pro-Contract ePortal - Email confirming interest and provide their registered Pro Contract prime contact'semail address. Following receipt of the above TfGM will issue (via Pro Contract) a non-disclosure agreement that will need tobe signed and returned via the ePortal. TfGM will, upon receipt, issue further detail and a supplier questionnairethat should be returned via the Pro Contract ePortal by 31/01/2020. Further to the above and subject to questionnaire response it is TfGM's intention to further engage withrespondees via supplier days between February and April 2020. Read full description ## CPV classification Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/91dc8c11-3399-4921-84bf-463fbc0bc333) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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