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Network Planning, Bus Optimisation and Timetabling Decision Support Software

Transport for Greater Manchester · Local or regional public body

In brief

Transport for Greater Manchester has announced plans to buy IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £5,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 1 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 12 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

As part of the evolution of the Bee Network under Bus Franchising in Greater Manchester, Transport for Greater Manchester have undertaken a comprehensive review of our requirements for the provision of service and fleet planning functionality across our Network. Transport for Greater Manchester are looking to award a long-term contract(s) with one or more suppliers across 3 functional areas with potential lotting as per examples below. 1. Network Planning 2. Service and Vehicle Optimisation 3. Timetabling

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 057289-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 057412-2026

About the buyer

Transport for Greater ManchesterLast 12 months

Procurements

95

Awards

45

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

All tenders and awards from Transport for Greater Manchester

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From notice 057289-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 June 2026, last updated 18 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.