Tender

Sheffield Supertram Replacement Bus Service - October 2025

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

22 Sep 2025 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is currently seeking tenders for the "Sheffield Supertram Replacement Bus Service - October 2025", classified under road transport services. The tender aims to secure a replacement passenger transport service to facilitate repairs to the Light Rail infrastructure. The procurement process is at the tender stage and adopts an open, below-threshold procurement method, allowing for open competition. The service needs to be operational from Sunday, 26 October to Friday, 31 October 2025, with a potential extension if works are not concluded. Key deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 25 September 2025 and a tender submission deadline of 29 September 2025. The procurement caters to the UKE32 region, which encompasses Sheffield and its environs.

This opportunity presents a significant business growth prospect for transport service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are specially encouraged to participate. Given the focus on 100% price evaluation for award criteria, cost-effective service providers could gain a competitive edge. The contracting process also offers the possibility of service extension beyond the initial contract end date if the needs arise, potentially increasing revenue opportunities. Businesses focusing on road transport services will find this tender particularly suitable, positioning themselves within the public sector transportation market in South Yorkshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sheffield Supertram Replacement Bus Service - October 2025

Notice Description

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) are currently seeking tenders from transport operators in order to provide a replacement passenger transport service between on Sunday 26 October 2025 and end on Friday 31 October 2025. This is to facilitate repairs to the Light Rail infrastructure.

Lot Information

LOT 1: 00007/0 - Cathedral/Shalesmoor - Middlewood

A replacement passenger transport service to run between: Cathedral/Shalesmoor - Middlewood

Renewal: Should works not be concluded there may be a requirement to extend and continue with the service.

LOT2: 00007/1 - Shalesmoor - Malin Bridge

A light rail replacement bus service between 2 sections of the Sheffield Supertram service.

Renewal: Should works not be concluded there may be a requirement to extend and continue with the service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059f57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058602-2025
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, VCSE
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
£43,290 Under £100K
Lots Value
£43,290 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 30 days
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
+447742499589

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
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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