Tender

Sheffield Supertram Rail Replacement Bus Service

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

18 Mar 2025 at 11:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is inviting tenders for the Sheffield Supertram Rail Replacement Bus Service. This project, encompassing four routes under a single contract, falls within the road transport services industry category. The services are scheduled to operate with Route 1 & 2 from 18th April 2025 to 20th April 2025, and Route 3 & 4 from 24th May 2025 to 30th May 2025 in the Sheffield region. The procurement is at the tender stage, with key deadlines being the 20th March 2025 for enquiries and 24th March 2025 for submissions. The procurement method is an open competition and falls under the 'Below threshold' category, ensuring a broad participation of businesses.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the road transport industry, particularly those focused on specialized transport services. With a total contract value of £99,600, the project is especially well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, providing a chance to secure government contracts and expand their market presence. The procurement's 100% price-based award criteria make it accessible for competitive pricing strategies, offering a significant revenue boost for businesses that can provide cost-effective and efficient services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sheffield Supertram Rail Replacement Bus Service

Notice Description

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) are currently seeking tenders from companies who are interested in operating four routes under one single contract. The contract is for the following routes: * Route 1 & 2 Tram Rail Replacement Services will commence on 18/04/2025 and end on 20/04/25 (3 days). * Route 3 & 4 Tram Rail Replacement Services will commence on 24/05/2025 and end on 30/05/2024 (7 days).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Any potential extension would be in conjunction with delays across the network repairs planned.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009849-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
£99,600 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Apr 2025 - 30 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Jill Smith
Contact Email
jill.smith@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2BQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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