✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 9 Oct 2026, 13:56.
Opportunity overview
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is seeking a cloud-hosted, AI-assisted Intelligent Transport Systems decision-support platform. The platform is intended to bring together and analyse real-time multimodal transport data, provide a unified operational view and support the development of a Single View of the Network. It will support 24/7 operational use by TfGM's Operational Control Centre and use by its Highways ITS and Urban Traffic Control teams.
• Improve incident detection, verification and prioritisation.
• Reduce manual data correlation and data hunting.
• Support coordinated operational responses and organisational learning.
• Provide a mature, configurable platform capable of integrating multiple operational data feeds and systems.
This will be a 3+1+1 term mid tier contract.
Classification
CPV72000000 — IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.
Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
2026 / 236
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
TfGM are using Pro-Contract / The Chest for the management of this procurement. This is where the tender documents will be held and where Tenderers must submit their bids.
The Pro-Contract ref number is DN831950 and this will open at 2pm on 09/10/2026.
Tenderers that express an interest will get access to the tender documents automatically.
If interested Tenderers are not registered already on this e-sourcing portal, we recommend that they do so as soon as possible. Here is the link to register -
https://procontract.due-north.com/Register
Tenderers are also asked to open the 'Supplier Guide to the Procurement - READ FIRST' document after accessing the tender and the documents.
Tenderers must also be registered on the CDP for this contract.
Expression Of Interest Deadline
20 Nov 2026, 15:00
Published risks
Change in existing platform or key components of that platform that this service will work with.
This a multiple stage competitive flexible procedure.
All interested suppliers are invited to complete a submission to both the PSQ stage and the Main stage.
As part of the PSQ stage, all suppliers will be evaluated but only the top 4 scoring suppliers will progress to the main stage, where they will have their Main stage submission evaluated.
Following a review of the PSQ stage suppliers will be informed as to whether or not they have progressed to having their Main stage response evaluated.
Additional steps at the main tender stage include the requirement for a system demonstration plus negotiation and further tender submission stages - some of these are optional and are outlined further in the tender documentation.
Submission terms
Electronic Submission Policy
allowed
Languages
en
Expected award period
Ends
18 Jan 2027, 23:59
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Value
Including VAT
1,200,000
Amount
1,000,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Main Tender Stage - Technical
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Main Tender Stage - Demonstration
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Main Tender Stage - Social Value
Description
The social value element on this tender is submitted via the
Social Value Portal - details on how to do this are included in the
tender pack of documents.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
cost
Name
Main Tender Stage - Commercial
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Second Stage
Maximum Candidates
4
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Description
Criteria detailed in PSQ stage document but is based on economical and technical elements and will include x3 scored questions.
For Reduction
Yes
Contract period
Starts
29 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
28 Jan 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
28 Jan 2032, 23:59
Renewal
Description
x2 single year extensions are available should they be required.
Options
Description
As per the relevant part of the Procurement Act 2023, TfGM reserves the right to switch this award to a direct award should a suitable supplier not be found via this process.
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to directly award a new contract to the chosen Tenderer at the end of the final extension period for this same services. This will be enacted to allow for the continuation of the service providing the existing supplier has provided the required service to the required levels, during this contract period. TfGM reserves the right to use Schedule 5 paragraph 8 of Procurement Act 2023 to do this.
Items and delivery
Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
72000000
Description
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
A number of known and unknown suppliers of this service were contacted and asked to help with the procurement strategy for this project - this was done via an RFI document.
It was done this way and not via the publishing of a preliminary market engagement notice in order to save time by only focusing on suppliers that could provide this type of service.
Buyer location · Manchester · UKD33 · M1 3BG · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKD3 · United Kingdom
Notice and amendment history
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
1
095644-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Transport for Greater Manchester is advertising an open tender for a cloud-hosted, AI-assisted intelligent transport systems decision-support platform. The platform is intended to combine real-time multimodal transport data into a unified operational view for 24/7 use by the Operational Control Centre, Highways ITS and Urban Traffic Control teams.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for suppliers of cloud transport-management platforms, real-time data integration, operational analytics and AI-assisted incident-management tools. Explicit supplier eligibility, certifications and submission requirements are not provided in the supplied evidence.
Key points identified
Platform typeCloud-hosted, AI-assisted Intelligent Transport Systems decision-support platformEvidence: Description: "seeking a cloud-hosted, AI-assisted Intelligent Transport Systems decision-support platform."
Data integrationIntegrate and analyse real-time multimodal transport data and multiple operational data feeds and systemsEvidence: Description: "bring together and analyse real-time multimodal transport data" and "integrating multiple operational data feeds and systems."
Operational capabilityProvide a unified operational view supporting a Single View of the Network and 24/7 operational useEvidence: Description: "provide a unified operational view" and "support 24/7 operational use by TfGM's Operational Control Centre."
91% approved-analysis confidence8 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
Transport for Greater Manchester is advertising an open tender for a cloud-hosted, AI-assisted intelligent transport systems decision-support platform. The platform is intended to combine real-time multimodal transport data into a unified operational view for 24/7 use by the Operational Control Centre, Highways ITS and Urban Traffic Control teams.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for suppliers of cloud transport-management platforms, real-time data integration, operational analytics and AI-assisted incident-management tools. Explicit supplier eligibility, certifications and submission requirements are not provided in the supplied evidence.
Integration of multiple real-time multimodal operational data feeds and systems
Unified operational view supporting a Single View of the Network
Incident detection, verification and prioritisation capabilities
Support for coordinated operational response and organisational learning
24/7 operational use for TfGM control-centre and traffic-management teams
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
8 criteria identified
Platform type
99% confidence
Cloud-hosted, AI-assisted Intelligent Transport Systems decision-support platform
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Description: "seeking a cloud-hosted, AI-assisted Intelligent Transport Systems decision-support platform."
Data integration
98% confidence
Integrate and analyse real-time multimodal transport data and multiple operational data feeds and systems
View supporting evidence
Description: "bring together and analyse real-time multimodal transport data" and "integrating multiple operational data feeds and systems."
Operational capability
97% confidence
Provide a unified operational view supporting a Single View of the Network and 24/7 operational use
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Description: "provide a unified operational view" and "support 24/7 operational use by TfGM's Operational Control Centre."
Incident management
99% confidence
Improve incident detection, verification and prioritisation
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Description bullet: "Improve incident detection, verification and prioritisation."
Configurability
98% confidence
Mature, configurable platform
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Description: "Provide a mature, configurable platform"
Supplier eligibility requirements
99% confidence
Unknown
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No supplier selection, financial, technical, insurance, location, company-size or exclusion requirements are provided.
SME suitability
99% confidence
Unknown
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suitable_for_sme is null.
VCSE suitability
99% confidence
Unknown
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suitable_for_vcse is null.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Maximum stated value
98% confidence
GBP 1,000,000
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Process value_max is 1000000 GBP; active lot 1 value_amount is 1000000 GBP.
Contract term
96% confidence
3+1+1 term
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Description: "This will be a 3+1+1 term mid tier contract."
Pricing and payment terms
99% confidence
Unknown
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No pricing model, payment terms or evaluation weighting is supplied.
Delivery
Delivery area
98% confidence
UKD3, United Kingdom
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Delivery location is recorded as region "UKD3", country "United Kingdom".
Buyer location
99% confidence
Manchester, M1 3BG, United Kingdom
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Buyer location is recorded as Manchester, M1 3BG, United Kingdom.
Service operating context
98% confidence
24/7 use by TfGM's Operational Control Centre, Highways ITS and Urban Traffic Control teams
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Description explicitly identifies these intended users and 24/7 operational use.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Notice status
97% confidence
Open tender
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display_status is "open"; notice type is "Tender notice on Find a Tender".
Procurement method
99% confidence
Selective
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procurement_method is "selective".
Procedure detail
99% confidence
Competitive flexible procedure
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procurement_method_details is "Competitive flexible procedure".
Submission deadline
99% confidence
Unknown
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submission_deadline is null at process and lot level.
Tender start date
99% confidence
Unknown
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tender_start_at is null.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Missing submission timetable
99% confidence
The tender is shown as open, but no submission deadline or tender start date is supplied.
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display_status is "open"; tender_start_at and submission_deadline are null at process level, and the lot submission_deadline is null.
Incomplete commercial detail
98% confidence
The stated value cap and 3+1+1 term are available, but pricing, payment, contract-start and contract-end details are not supplied.
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value_max is GBP 1,000,000; description states "3+1+1 term"; contract_start_at and contract_end_at are null; no pricing or payment terms are provided.
Selection and evaluation criteria unavailable
98% confidence
Supplier eligibility, required certifications, insurance requirements, award criteria and scoring are unknown from the supplied evidence.
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No such criteria appear in the supplied opportunity description, lot data or document metadata.
Lot detail limited
99% confidence
One active lot is recorded with no title or description.
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Lot 1 has title and description set to null.
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