Planning

Early Market Engagement - Second Hand Passenger Transport

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

14 Oct 2025 at 13:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has initiated a procurement process titled "Early Market Engagement - Second Hand Passenger Transport", under the goods category, aimed at understanding the market for second-hand passenger transport vehicles. The process is currently in the planning stage with key activities set to occur within South Yorkshire, specifically in the region identified as UKE3 in the United Kingdom. The procurement is guided by the legal framework established by the UKPGA 2023/54, and businesses have been made aware of upcoming engagement opportunities, such as a scheduled milestone deadline on 29th October 2025. Subsequently, further communication notices are anticipated by 4th December 2025, with the contract period planned from January to July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses within the transport equipment sector. Given the focus on second-hand passenger transport vehicles, companies experienced in refurbishing, supplying, or dealing in used vehicles will find this tender appealing, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they are specifically identified as suitable candidates. Participation in this market engagement could not only lead to direct contract opportunities but also position businesses to be part of a strategic vision to enhance public transportation infrastructure in South Yorkshire. The decision to franchise bus services across the region underscores a growing demand for reliable and economically viable transport solutions, presenting a valuable entry point for qualified businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Market Engagement - Second Hand Passenger Transport

Notice Description

This market test is published by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA/the Authority). Further information about the Authority can be found on our website at www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk In March 2025, the Mayor of South Yorkshire took the decision to take buses back under public control, using the Bus Services Act to franchise services across the region. This decision is part of an overarching vision for a high quality, customer-centric, integrated public transport system across South Yorkshire, focused on the needs of citizens and accountable to them. As the franchising programme moves forward the authority wishes to understand the market and availability of second hand passenger transport vehicles.

Planning Information

Further information can be found on ProContract via https://procontract.due-north.com Ref: DN794135

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065225-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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
Not specified
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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