Transport for Greater Manchester
TfGM Bee Network Cycle Hub Access Control
The procurement contact named on the official notice.
TfGM are using Pro-Contract / The Chest for the management of this procurement. This is where the tender documents will be held and where Tenderers must submit their bids. The Pro-Contract ref number is DN826581 and this will open at 1pm on 19/08/2026. Tenderers that express an interest will get access to the tender documents automatically. If interested Tenderers are not registered already on this e-sourcing portal, we recommend that they do so as soon as possible. Here is the link to register https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Tenderers must also be registered on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) to bid for this opportunity. Details can be found on the Find a Tender service website.
The submission route named on the official notice.
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TfGM is looking to establish a new contract for a single Tenderer to provide door access control hardware and software, along with accompanying support and to provide repairs / replacements to the full door unit (should replacement rather than repair be required).
There are 12 sites currently included within this contract.
The sites are spread across the entirety of the Greater Manchester region.
The current door access equipment that is in place are the Netgenium AL370x IP controllers and HID readers; Tenderers are able to reuse this existing on-site equipment where appropriate, with any necessary upgrades OR Tenderers will need to replace some or all of the required equipment with hardware of their choice.
Tenderers will need to consider which method drives efficiency/savings/best aligns with TfGM's requirements and/ or desired outcomes.
From the start and during the contract term, the Tenderer will be responsible for any required updating or upgrading of the system that they employ.
The Tenderer must be able to provide BOTH of the services themselves or via a suitable subcontractor that they will manage and be responsible for during the contract term.
This is a 3+1+1 term contract, leading to a potential 5-year contract duration.
The new contract will mobilise in late 2026 / early 2027, when the current contract is due to expire. the new contract may comment scenarios document).
TfGM are looking for Tenderers that can provide the full service with value for money (with price being a 40% weighing on this tender).
What the notice asks for
The current door access equipment that is
The current door access equipment that is in place are the Netgenium AL370x IP controllers and HID readers; Tenderers are able to reuse this existing on-site equipment where appropriate, with any necessary upgrades OR Tenderers will need to replace some or all of the required equipment with hardware of their choice.
Tenderers will need to consider which method
Tenderers will need to consider which method drives efficiency/savings/best aligns with TfGM's requirements and/ or desired outcomes.
From the start and during the contract
From the start and during the contract term, the Tenderer will be responsible for any required updating or upgrading of the system that they employ.
The Tenderer must be able to provide
The Tenderer must be able to provide BOTH of the services themselves or via a suitable subcontractor that they will manage and be responsible for during the contract term.
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- tender · Open
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