Planning

Refurbishment including corrosion treatment to Tram Units

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

11 Dec 2025 at 11:27

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
PlanningUpdate

19 Sep 2025 at 11:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 Sep 2025 at 09:39

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 "Refurbishment including corrosion treatment to Tram Units," focusing on the repair and maintenance of trams. This project falls under the industry category of services for repair and maintenance of locomotives and tramway passenger coaches, with a significant geographical focus in Sheffield and the broader region of UKE32, United Kingdom. Important dates include the end of the enquiry period on 24th April 2026, with the tender submission period closing on 4th May 2026. This open procedure involves a gross contract value of £15.6 million, supported by UK legislation and designed to ensure the continued operation of the light rail network's ageing Siemens fleet until it's replaced.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in vehicle refurbishment, corrosion treatment, and maintenance services within the rail sector. Companies experienced in handling complex maintenance projects for rail and transportation infrastructure will find this tender particularly well-suited. The contract allows electronic submissions and will be conducted in English, aligning with public procurement regulations. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to apply, fostering growth prospects in the transportation industry through increased demand for expertise in extending the life of tram units. Interested parties should prepare to engage actively in the upcoming competitions and potentially enhance their market presence by participating in this significant regional transport infrastructure improvement initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refurbishment including corrosion treatment to Tram Units

Notice Description

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, is the owner of the South Yorkshire Supertram Light Rail system. The system opened between 1994 and 1995 with a fleet of 25 Siemens trams serving three routes within the city of Sheffield. In 2018 the system was extended to the neighbouring town of Rotherham using innovative tram-train technology where vehicles cross between the light and heavy rail network. To facilitate this extension, seven new vehicles were purchased from Stadler. The system now comprises of four routes and 32 vehicles. The Siemens fleet consists of 25 vehicles manufactured in 1994. These are 35m long trams, formed from 3 sections with a tare mass of 46.5 tonnes and a top speed of 80km/hr. The vehicle operates from a 750Vdc overhead system and has a nominal 24 volts dc control system. The vehicles are used solely on the Supertram light rail network owned by the Authority. The Siemens tram fleet of vehicles is in need of a targeted Life Extension Programme to ensure that it will continue to deliver the passenger service required until it is replaced by a new fleet. The Authority's Siemens tram fleet is now approaching the end of its operational life. Reliability is low, by modern fleet standards, and costs to maintain the current level of reliability will increase as the fleet ages further. This work has identified a number of areas where work is needed, including: * Minor corrosion repairs to the bodyshell * Variable and in some cases extensive corrosion to the underframe * Replacement of very unreliable equipment * Replacement of life expired or damaged equipment.

Planning Information

Please email susan.rimmer@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk for further details

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059dec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081855-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50221000 - Repair and maintenance services of locomotives

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
David Nichols
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, TLE32 Sheffield
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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