Four-Year Framework To Create Better Connected Sustainable City Region
CBRE has been appointed to a four-year framework designed to support the delivery of Greater Manchester’s ambitious transport vision, underpinning the region’s drive towards a better-connected, greener, and more sustainable city-region.
The Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) Professional Services Framework is a comprehensive procurement vehicle designed to provide a wide range of transport-related consultancy services to TfGM and participating authorities across Greater Manchester. Spanning sixteen specialist lots, the framework will play a pivotal role in delivering the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040, which sets out a vision for “world-class connections that support long-term sustainable economic growth and access to opportunity for all.”
CBRE is appointed on Lot 15 which covers Estates Advisory Services, supporting TfGM’s extensive programme of transport infrastructure projects. This includes the management and development of property assets, land assembly, and strategic advice to enable the delivery of new and improved transport facilities across the region. The appointment builds upon a long-standing relationship with TfGM, with CBRE playing a pivotal role in enabling Greater Manchester’s transport transformation, most notably through acquiring multiple bus depots to facilitate the Greater Manchester Bus Reform.
As the UK’s largest regional economy outside London, Greater Manchester is at the forefront of transport innovation, with major initiatives such as the Bee Network – an integrated, London-style transport system under local control -set to transform how people travel. TfGM is also leading the way in bringing bus services under local control, expanding the Metrolink tram system, and investing in the UK’s largest cycling and walking network.
A key aspect of CBRE’s ongoing partnership with TfGM is its work in leveraging the organisation’s surplus land portfolio. Through innovative estates advisory and strategic asset management, we are helping to unlock the potential of these sites to deliver thousands of truly affordable, net zero new homes. This not only supports Greater Manchester’s housing ambitions but also aligns with the region’s commitment to sustainability and inclusive growth.
Adam White, Executive Director at CBRE and Lead for the TfGM appointment, commented:
“We are proud to be selected by Transport for Greater Manchester to provide Estates Advisory Services as part of this transformative framework. Greater Manchester is leading the way in delivering integrated, sustainable transport, and we look forward to working in partnership with TfGM and local authorities to unlock the full potential of their property assets. Our team brings deep experience in land assembly, development, and public sector collaboration, and we are committed to supporting the region’s vision for a cleaner, greener, and more connected future.”
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