Traction Power & Earthing Upgrades - Phase 1 Works

Transport for Greater Manchester
North West

This contract covers the assessment and remedial electrical bonding of line-side assets located within the Overhead Contact Line Zone (OCLZ) of the 1CC light rail system. The scope includes conducting condition surveys, producing outline designs, and performing on-site rectification of identified non-compliances to ensure adherence to the Metrolink Infrastructure Technical Specification System Earthing Policy.

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Awarded value: £527k; As published
Published: 26 August 2025
Awarded: 13 August 2025; Siemens Mobility Ltd
Contract length: Not stated

What the contract covers

Works contract

Provision of specialist electrical engineering, asset condition assessment, and infrastructure remedial works for light rail traction power systems.

Ascertain current asset condition information and produce outline design for Phase 1.
Assess all existing 1CC line-side assets located within the OCLZ against relevant standards and the Metrolink Infrastructure Technical Specification System Earthing Policy to ensure compliance.
Rectify on site any identified non-compliances affecting those assets.

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Works contract
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
Category: Works
CPV codes: 45000000

Services in this contract

Rail electrification and signallingMain service£512k typicalMetrolink traction power earthing assessment, outline design and on-site rectification

Lifecycle

Published
26 August 2025
Contract awardedto Siemens Mobility Ltd
13 August 2025
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Contract endsEnd date not published

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Transport for Greater Manchester

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Siemens Mobility Ltd

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3562373/traction-power-and-earthing-upgrades-phase-1-works
Buyer reference: DN745191
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Transport for Greater Manchester. Traction Power & Earthing Upgrades - Phase 1 Works. Contract award, 26 August 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3562373/traction-power-and-earthing-upgrades-phase-1-works (accessed 5 November 2026).