Merchant Acquirer Services

Transport for Greater Manchester

Published: May 22, 2026

Updated: May 23, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the finance and banking sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 2.0 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the finance and banking sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

This tender, issued by a United Kingdom contracting authority, is for the provision of Merchant Acquirer Services. The objective is to secure a reliable and cost-effective service provider to process electronic payments made by customers across various channels, likely including in-person, online, and potentially mobile transactions. The selected provider will be responsible for facilitating the authorisation, clearing, and settlement of card transactions (e.g., Visa, Mastercard) and potentially other payment methods. Key requirements for bidders include demonstrating robust security measures to protect sensitive financial data, ensuring high availability and uptime of payment processing systems, and offering competitive transaction fees. Experience in handling high volumes of transactions and providing services to public sector organisations or large enterprises is highly desirable. The contract will likely specify service level agreements (SLAs) related to transaction processing times, system reliability, and customer support. Bidders should outline their technical capabilities, reporting functionalities, and compliance with industry standards such as PCI DSS.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 22, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 048264-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Transport for Greater Manchester

Transport for Greater Manchester has issued 38 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 30 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Information & Communication Technology, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £2,000,000 - £2,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 048264-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Transport for Greater Manchester in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Finance & Banking sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.