How to win: Metrolink New Rolling Stock

About this contract

TfGM is preparing to procure a new fleet of high floor light rail rolling stock to support the renewal of the fleet and future development of the Metrolink network. The procurement will seek a capable manufacturing partner to design, manufacture, test, commission and support the introduction into service of the new tram vehicles for tram and tram-train operation, including the provision of associated technical documentation, training, spares and whole life support (non-exhaustive). Metrolink is the largest light rail network in the UK, patronage is at record levels and work is underway to renew, add capacity and expand the reach of the network to more parts of Greater Manchester. The Metrolink system currently comprises a fleet of 147 trams, over 100 kilometers of track and overhead line, 99 stops, 2 depots and growing patronage of over 46.6 million passenger journeys per annum (March 2026). Metrolink is the largest light rail network in the UK. This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise will allow for a better understanding of the marketplace's capabilities in delivering the new rolling stock for Metrolink. This is the first of two planned preliminary market engagements (sh

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Transport for Greater Manchester scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
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