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Planned procurement · Notice 105068-2026

Metrolink New Rolling Stock

Transport for Greater Manchester

Value
Value not stated
Stage
Early notice
Where
North West
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Contract
1 Dec 2027 – 30 Nov 2052

In plain English

Transport for Greater Manchester is running a first preliminary market engagement ahead of buying a new fleet of high floor trams and tram-trains for Metrolink in the North West. The eventual contract would cover design, manufacture, testing, commissioning, training, spares and whole life support, with dates given from 1 December 2027 to 30 November 2052; this notice is not yet open for bids.

Good fit for: Established tram or light rail vehicle manufacturers able to build high floor trams.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Needs high floor tram manufacturing capability interested parties responding to this first notice should have the appropriate manufacturing capability

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

TfGM is preparing to procure a new fleet of high floor light rail rolling stock to support the renewal of the fleet and future development of the Metrolink network. The procurement will seek a capable manufacturing partner to design, manufacture, test, commission and support the introduction into service of the new tram vehicles for tram and tram-train operation, including the provision of associated technical documentation, training, spares and whole life support (non-exhaustive). Metrolink is the largest light rail network in the UK, patronage is at record levels and work is underway to renew, add capacity and expand the reach of the network to more parts of Greater Manchester. The Metrolink system currently comprises a fleet of 147 trams, over 100 kilometers of track and overhead line, 99 stops, 2 depots and growing patronage of over 46.6 million passenger journeys per annum (March 2026). Metrolink is the largest light rail network in the UK. This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise will allow for a better understanding of the marketplace's capabilities in delivering the new rolling stock for Metrolink. This is the first of two planned preliminary market engagements (should sufficient detail be provided during this first market sounding TfGM reserve the right not to proceed with the second preliminary market engagement) and initially will be to understand market appetite and capability. (As noted Metrolink trams are high floor and interested parties responding to this first notice should have the appropriate manufacturing capability). Participation in this PME is voluntary, and this exercise is entirely separate from any subsequent procurement activity. Participation or non-participation in this market sounding will not affect the opportunity for suppliers t…

Read the official notice

What happens next

This is an early notice: the buyer is planning a tender, and its documents come when the tender is published. The notice gives the buyer's team as procurement@tfgm.com. Read the official notice for the details.

Procedure: not stated. Published 5 Nov 2026.

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