Network Planning, Bus Optimisation and Timetabling Decision Support Software
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Software, Network Infrastructure and Urban Mobility. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 5.0 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 information and communication technology 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
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
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 18, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 057412-2026. 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 48 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 9 currently open and 33 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Information & Communication Technology, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
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 057412-2026 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 Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is £5,000,000 - £5,000,000. 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.
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