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Framework for the Supply of Rail for the Sheffield Super Tram System

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Dec 2025 at 16:54

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 Oct 2025 at 10:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process for establishing a closed framework for the supply of rail for the Sheffield Super Tram System. This process was completed under an open procedure, focusing on the supply of grooved and flat bottomed rail. The contract awards have been finalised with Saarstahl Rail and British Steel Limited for the two lots, respectively. The procurement, aimed at servicing the tram network, falls under the goods category and is to be delivered within the Yorkshire and Humber region of the UK. The process included significant milestones, with the procurement stage reaching completion in December 2025, paving the way for contract periods starting early 2026.

This tender opens significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in railway infrastructure. Companies that manufacture or supply railway track components and have the capability to engage in framework agreements would find this an opportune project. As the contract is split into multiple lots with an anticipated long-term supply requirement, businesses with competitive pricing models combined with quality compliance stand to benefit greatly. Engaging in projects such as this could not only foster growth through securing a prestigious public contract but also enhance industry reputation and networking within the sub-central government market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Supply of Rail for the Sheffield Super Tram System

Notice Description

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority are seeking to establish a closed framework for the Supply of Rail for use on the Sheffield Supertram Light Rail Network. The framework will be split into 2 Lots: Lot 1 - Grooved Rail Lot 2 - Flat Bottomed Rail

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Grooved Rail

To facilitate the next rail replacement programme, SYMCA need to procure additional grooved (embedded) rails (Lot 1) suitable for installation on the tram network. For Call-off 1, the supplier is to provide the following quantities of grooved rail: * Amount - 500t (METRIC TONNES) * Rail to be supplied in nominally 18.288m length, within the tolerance in BS EN14811:2019.

Lot 2 - Flat Bottomed Rail

To facilitate the next rail replacement programme, SYMCA need to procure additional flat bottom/Vignole rails (Lot 2) suitable for installation on the tram network. For Call-off 1, the supplier is to provide the following quantities of flat bottom rail: * Amount -300t (METRIC TONNES) * Rail to be supplied in nominally 18.288m length, within the tolerance in BSEN13674-4:2019. * All rails to be undrilled.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ccfa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085569-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

34941000 - Rails and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,078,030 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BRITISH STEEL LIMITED

Saarstahl Rail

Further Information

Notice Documents

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