Stale Pre-tender

Network Planning, Bus Optimisation and Timetabling Decision Support Software

Details

Value
£5,000,000
Topic
Scheduling software package
Published
17 June 2026
Submission
17 July 2026

Tender 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

Timeline

  1. Completed: Pre-tender published17 June 2026
    Current notice

About the buyer

Transport for Greater Manchester is the local transport body behind the Bee Network, buying with its own team of CIPS-qualified procurement professionals. Established frameworks, run either externally or in-house, cover much of what TfGM buys for ease and speed. Bus contracts follow a separate route, procured through the Bee Network's bus franchising model. Suppliers can reach the procurement team directly by email for guidance on bidding.

Over the past 5 years, most of Transport for Greater Manchester's contract awards have been in business services, transport services and IT services.

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