Bus Franchising - Bolton Small Franchise

A Prior Information Notice
by TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
3.5 year
Value
£39M
Sector
TRANSPORT
Published
15 May 2025
Delivery
07 Mar 2027 to 27 Sep 2030
Deadline
n/a

Related Terms

Location

Greater Manchester:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

Following the implementation of bus franchising across Greater Manchester, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), on behalf of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), is seeking an Operator to provide bus passenger services for the Bolton Small Franchise from March 2027. Estimated Peak Vehicle Requirements (PVR) for this franchise is 21.

Renewal Options

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

Award Criteria

Technical Assessment The award criteria maybe subject to change as per Section 24 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Price The award criteria maybe subject to change as per Section 24 of the Procurement Act 2023.

CPV Codes

  • 60112000 - Public road transport services

Indicators

  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-0514bf
  • FTS 021867-2025

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