Tram Train vehicle manufacturer Market Engagement

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.

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.