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Early Market Engagement - New Tram Vehicle Fleet

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

29 Oct 2025 at 11:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

22 Oct 2025 at 17:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

17 Sep 2025 at 12:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 Sep 2025 at 17:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Early Market Engagement - New Tram Vehicle Fleet". This project, which falls under the goods category, specifically involves railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock. The procurement process is taking place in Sheffield, United Kingdom, within the UKE3 region. Key upcoming dates include an engagement milestone scheduled for 14 November 2025, with future notices expected by 19 December 2025. The project has a gross value of £139,200,000 with a net amount of £116,000,000 and is above the procurement threshold. The market test encourages suppliers to participate in a soft market testing exercise to express interest and offer insights on the replacement and supply of the Light Rail Tram Fleet, with the contract period expected to begin on 1 July 2027 and conclude on 31 January 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of railway and tram equipment. Companies with expertise in this sector, as well as those offering innovative solutions and competitive pricing, would find this market engagement valuable for business growth. The project encourages collaboration and idea sharing, which could enhance supplier reputation and contribute to establishing long-term relationships with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. The engagement days and extended market testing period provide ample time for interested businesses to gain insights and prepare competitive proposals. This procurement is particularly suitable for businesses seeking to expand within the UK public transportation infrastructure sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Market Engagement - New Tram Vehicle Fleet

Notice Description

This market test is published by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, (SYMCA). Further information about the Authority can be found on our website at www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk The soft market testing exercise is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and ideas about the replacement and supply of the Light Rail Tram Fleet currently in operation. Further information and full details relating to this notice can be found via https://procontract.due-north.com/.

Planning Information

A number of days are being made available to suppliers. Further information can be found in the Early Market Engagement documents on ProContract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059bac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069302-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2BQ
Postcode Area
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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