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Metrolink Ticket Vending Machine Operation and maintenance Service Agreement

Awarded to Scheidt & Bachmann Fare Collection Systems GmbH

Published
Published 6 August 2026
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Overview

Transport for Greater Manchester has awarded a contract to Scheidt & Bachmann Fare Collection Systems GmbH for the operation and maintenance of 223 Ticket Vending Machines across the Greater Manchester Metrolink Light Rail Network, valued at £9.7 million. The service, which commenced in August 2026, includes ticket sales via multilingual interfaces, payment processing for cash and card transactions, back-office payment handling, device management, and cash collection services, with the contract running until April 2029 and subject to extension.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct
Published
6 August 2026

Award outcome

Awarded value
£9,700,000
Award date
3 August 2026
Contract period
29 October 2026 → 30 April 2029
Winner
  • Scheidt & Bachmann Fare Collection Systems GmbH

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  1. Contract

    6 August 2026

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  2. Contract

    6 August 2026

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Awarded: Metrolink Ticket Vending Machine Operation and maintenance Service Agreement — won by Scheidt & Bachmann Fare Collection Systems GmbH — Skim