# Tram Train vehicle manufacturer Market Engagement

> Pre-procurement notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Transport for Greater Manchester](/buyers/transport-for-greater-manchester/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £1
- Published: 4 December 2019
- Stage: pre_procurement
- Notice ID: a2a5ee95-a855-4237-b3eb-6d153ef19d03-330386
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91dc8c11-3399-4921-84bf-463fbc0bc333

## Description

As part of the Draft Delivery Plan 2020 - 2025 in support of the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040,TfGM has a number of proposals to introduce tram-train services to part of an enhanced rapid transport public transport offering\. The purpose of this market engagement exercise is to enable TfGM to gain a better understanding of thecapabilities of the tram-train vehicle supplier market\.This knowledge will assist TfGM in planning the proposedfuture tram-train specification and procurement in a way that best aligns with the capabilities ofthe market\.In addition, the knowledge gained will enable TfGM to take account of the tram-train vehicle capabilities andlimitations in developing the extensions and future operational service plans\. Interested suppliers responding to this market engagement exercise should; 1\. Register interest on the Pro-Contract ePortal 2\. Email david\.gregg@tfgm\.com confirming interest and provide their registered Pro Contract prime contact'semail address\. Following receipt of the above TfGM will issue \(via Pro Contract\) a non-disclosure agreement that will need tobe signed and returned via the ePortal\. TfGM will, upon receipt, issue further detail and a supplier questionnairethat should be returned via the Pro Contract ePortal by 31/01/2020\. Further to the above and subject to questionnaire response it is TfGM's intention to further engage withrespondees via supplier days between February and April 2020\. Additional information: Interested suppliers responding to this market engagement exercise should; 1\. Register interest on the Pro-Contract ePortal 2\. Email david\.gregg@tfgm\.com confirming interest and provide their registered Pro Contract prime contact'semail address\. Following receipt of the above TfGM will issue \(via Pro Contract\) a non-disclosure agreement that will need tobe signed and returned via the ePortal\. TfGM will, upon receipt, issue further detail and a supplier questionnairethat should be returned via the Pro Contract ePortal by 31/01/2020\. Further to the above and subject to questionnaire response it is TfGM's intention to further engage withrespondees via supplier days between February and April 2020\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a5ee95-a855-4237-b3eb-6d153ef19d03-330386)