Access for All Rail Programme - Tranche 5
Estimated Value
Up to £0
Deadline
31 October 2023
Published
1 October 2023
Type
Works
Overview
TfGM is looking to establish a contract for the completion of option selection reports (PACE ES3/OSR), completion of outline design (ES4 Form A) and completion of detailed design (ES5 Form B) – “Stage One” and further, construction (ES6-8) – “Stage Two” of rail station enhancement projects.
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Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) wants to hire a contractor to design and then build improvements at rail stations across the region. The work has two main phases: first, creating detailed design plans and reports (Stage One), and second, actually constructing those improvements (Stage Two). This is part of their 'Access for All' programme, which focuses on making rail stations more accessible.
Requirements
- Ability to complete option selection reports (PACE ES3/OSR documents)
- Ability to produce outline design work (ES4 Form A)
- Ability to produce detailed design work (ES5 Form B)
- Ability to undertake construction work (ES6-8 stages)
- Understanding of rail station enhancement and accessibility standards
- Familiarity with PACE (Professional Advisers to the Client on Enhancement) methodology and documentation
- Check full tender documents for insurance, health & safety, and quality assurance requirements
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Write option selection reports that evaluate different ways to enhance rail stations
- Create outline design documents (ES4 Form A) showing preliminary designs for station improvements
- Produce detailed design documents (ES5 Form B) with complete technical specifications ready for construction
- Manage and deliver all Stage One design documentation to TfGM approval
- Execute construction work (ES6-8 stages) to build the approved station enhancements
- Ensure all work meets accessibility and safety standards for rail environments
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a two-stage contract — Stage One is design-focused (reports and drawings), Stage Two is construction. You may be able to bid for just Stage One, or both stages together, so check what TfGM is actually asking for.
- 2PACE ES3/ES4/ES5/ES6-8 are standard UK rail industry document types. If you're not familiar with these, request the full tender documents and ask TfGM for guidance documents or find PACE guidance online — this is standard railway terminology, not unique to this contract.
- 3This contract involves multiple rail stations ('Tranche 5' suggests this is the fifth batch of stations in a larger programme), so expect the scope to cover several locations. Ask how many stations and which ones during clarification.
- 4Watch for the 'option selection' stage — this means TfGM wants you to evaluate 2-3 different design approaches before settling on one. Budget time and cost for exploring alternatives, not just one solution.
- 5Check the full tender documents for: project timeline, budget (Stage One and Stage Two separately), which stations are included, and whether TfGM will provide existing survey data or if you must commission new surveys.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small design practice without construction experience (or vice versa), consider forming a consortium or subcontracting arrangement with a construction partner — this is common for two-stage contracts and makes you more competitive without having to hire permanent staff.
- Emphasise any previous work on accessibility projects or rail environments in your bid. TfGM will score social value and relevant experience highly, so flag any work with disability groups or accessibility audits you've done.
- Stage One (design) is likely lower-value but lower-risk; if cash flow is tight, focus your bid on winning Stage One first. Once you've delivered good designs, you'll be in a strong position for the construction contract (Stage Two).
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Key Dates
Published
1 October 2023
Submission deadline
31 October 2023
Notice type
Contract opportunity
Source
council:manchester-city-council
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