Transport for Greater Manchester · Awarded contract

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Power Upgrades for Metrolink Tram Network in Greater Manchester

Awarded 19 Sep 2021

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Awarded19 Sep 2021

Value£4,197,187.00

SupplierAmey Rail Limited

AgencyTransport for Greater Manchester

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryInfrastructure

Ended 3y 10mo ago1y 4mo term

Awarded 19 Sept 2021Expired 6 Jan 2023

About

Transport for Greater Manchester awarded a contract to Amey Rail Limited for the delivery of power expansion scope to ensure adequate power resilience across the Metrolink lines following the introduction of 27 new trams.

The contract, valued at AUD 4,197,187, addresses the need to support the target service pattern and reduce the impact and likelihood of failures in other locations, thereby minimizing disruption to the network and the travelling public.

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