Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Merseytravel
Top-five suppliers hold 75% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Merseytravel buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
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Latest Merseytravel contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Hosting, database administration, and support services for the Mentz DIVA and EFA Journey Planner systems
NATIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFORMATION LIMITED · 2026-07-03
DIVA and EFA Journey Planner systems
MENTZ GmbH · 2026-07-03
Mersey Tunnels Fire Doors Replacements
CLM FIREPROOFING LIMITED · 2026-07-02
£950K
Design, Supply, and Installation of Mersey Tunnels Refresh
EMOVIS OPERATIONS MERSEY LTD · 2026-06-04
Design, Supply, and Installation of Mersey Tunnels Refresh
EMOVIS OPERATIONS MERSEY LTD · 2026-06-04
Cronton Bus Accessibility Works
GEORGE COX & SONS LIMITED · 2026-05-13
£216K
Lot 1. Branded and unbranded uniform and Workwear
WORKWEAR UNIFORM GROUP LIMITED · 2026-05-05
£2.8M
Printing and Despatch of Customer Account Literature
MBA GROUP LIMITED · 2026-05-05
Central Automatic Vehicle Location processing and reporting system
CORVIA LIMITED TRADING AS TICKETER · 2026-04-24
£1.1M
Central Automatic Vehicle Location processing and reporting system
CORVIA LIMITED TRADING AS TICKETER · 2026-04-24
£1.1M
Real Time Passenger Information Hardware and Software Solution
JOURNEO PASSENGER SYSTEMS LIMITED · 2026-04-21
£200K
Earlestown Bus Station Upgrades
DOWHIGH LIMITED · 2026-04-15
£209K
Not Lost Software
I'VE BEEN FOUND LTD · 2026-03-30
£44K
Not Lost Software
I'VE BEEN FOUND LTD · 2026-03-30
£44K
Not Lost Software
I'VE BEEN FOUND LTD · 2026-03-30
£44K
KW and QW Tunnel Emergency Ventilation Control Services
KIER TRANSPORTATION LTD · 2026-03-27
£71K
KW and QW Tunnel Emergency Ventilation Control Services
KIER TRANSPORTATION LTD · 2026-03-27
£71K
Landscaping at Headbolt Station
Horticon Ltd · 2026-02-25
£256K
Liverpool Pier Head Landing Stage Mersey Ferries Gangway Overhaul
Warbreck Integrated Services Limited · 2026-02-11
£30K
Conversion of New Volvo XC90 Mild Hybrid Petrol Response Vehicles
Jack Hodson Ltd · 2026-02-11
£40K
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Bus Franchising in the Liverpool City Region - Category 1 Passport System
Deadline: 2029-02-23
Bus Franchising in the Liverpool City Region - Category 2 Passport System
Deadline: 2029-02-23
Single party framework for fire & Security systems
Central AVL Processing and Reporting System
Green Bus Routes Route 86 / 86A Business Case Development, Detailed Design, and Tender Support
Green Bus Routes Route 86 / 86A Business Case Development, Detailed Design, and Tender Support
Green Bus Routes Route 53 Business Case Development, Detailed Design, and Tender Support
Woodside Development Project
Woodside Development Project
£8.0M
KW Toll plaza Feasibility Study / Scope
£1.6M
Oakdale Road and Chisenhale Street Solar Farm's
£4.4M
KINGSWAY TUNNEL REFURBISHMENT (DADO PANELS)
£3.8M
Stops and Shelters: Supply, Maintenance and Advertising
£255.0M
Mersey Ferries - Food & Beverage Services
Merseytravel & LCRCA Corporate Security Solution - Market Engagement
Merseytravel & LCRCA Corporate Security Solution - Market Engagement
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, Merseytravel typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Round R335 - Omega Bus Services
Expires: 2026-09-06
£279K
KW and QW Tunnel Emergency Ventilation Control Services
Expires: 2026-09-30
£71K
support and maintenance of Police Cortex Communication System
Expires: 2026-09-30
£70K
Provision of Planned Maintenance Services including Corrective Maintenance Call-Outs and Software Maintenance Services across the Merseytravel Estate for CCTV
Expires: 2027-02-14
£109K
Lift Maintenance and Repairs
Expires: 2027-05-31
£66K
Design, Supply, and Installation of Mersey Tunnels Refresh
Expires: 2027-06-16
Design, Supply, and Installation of Mersey Tunnels Refresh
Expires: 2027-06-16
R331 Provision of Subsidised Bus Services - September Round
Expires: 2027-07-18
£8.7M
Round 331A September 2024 Bus Services
Expires: 2027-07-18
£937K
Market analysis
Bidding into Merseytravel — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
75%
Top-5 supplier share
53d
Avg response window
27d
Median response window
21mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Merseytravel
How much does Merseytravel spend on procurement?
Merseytravel awarded 92 contracts totalling £78.2M between 2023-07-31 and 2026-07-31, working with 71 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £954K.
Who are Merseytravel's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Merseytravel by total award value are Taylored Facilities Management Limited, A2B Travel Uk Ltd, Warbreck Integrated Services Limited. The top five suppliers together hold 75% of contract value.
What does Merseytravel buy from suppliers?
Merseytravel's procurement is concentrated in building construction work, hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver, engineering works and construction works, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Merseytravel contracts?
Merseytravel publishes open tenders on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. ENKII matches your business against live tenders, identifies certifications you'll need, and surfaces frameworks worth applying to. Free Readiness Score in 3 minutes.
What's the typical response window for Merseytravel tenders?
Merseytravel typically gives suppliers a median of 27 days to respond (average 53 days). Standard contract duration is around 21 months.
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-07-31
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