Planning

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, (SYMCA),- Tram Depot Refurbishment Project

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

29 Oct 2025 at 12:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Tram Depot Refurbishment Project." The project involves the refurbishment and upgrade of the Nunnery Super Tram Depot in Sheffield, under the authority of a public authority within the sub-central government. The procurement falls under the "Construction work" industry category with an estimated value of £10.2 million. The procurement process is expected to commence a 12 to 18-month programme starting 1st September 2026. A preliminary market engagement event is scheduled for 24th November 2025, at the SYMCA offices in Sheffield City Centre, aiming to inform interested suppliers and gather feedback for finalising the procurement strategy. Suppliers have until 19th November 2025 to confirm their participation in this session as part of the planning stage activities.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the construction and refurbishment sectors, particularly those with expertise in depot renovation, mechanical and electrical upgrade projects, and modernisation tasks. The requirement to maintain depot operations throughout the construction period emphasises the importance of efficient project management and operational expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, highlighting the inclusive nature of the procurement process. Companies with experience in infrastructure projects like roof refurbishment, mechanical system upgrades, and heavy equipment installation are particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity. By engaging in the market engagement session, suppliers can better understand the project's scope, thus positioning themselves advantageously in the subsequent bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, (SYMCA),- Tram Depot Refurbishment Project

Notice Description

Description Preliminary Market Engagement Event - SYMCA Tram Depot Refurbishment Project re management and co-ordination re the refurbishment and upgrade of the SYMCA Nunnery Super Tram Nunnery Depot in Sheffield. SYMCA is hosting a market engagement event to include individual one-to-one sessions with interested suppliers. The purpose of this event is to share details of the upcoming procurement opportunity, stimulate market interest, gather feedback from the market, and provide suppliers with an opportunity to ask questions and express an interest. Following the market engagement period, SYMCA will consider all feedback received both on the day and from completed questionnaires (which will be issued by e-mail to all attendees) before finalising the procurement strategy. The proposed refurbishment and upgrade works for SYMCA's Nunnery Depot, Sheffield include: - a) Renovation Works - internal fit-out/redesign of office, welfare, and workshop areas to provide modernised fit for purpose facilities. b) Roof refurbishment - replacement of the depot roof to extend service life and improve energy usage and performance. c) Mechanical and electrical upgrades - replacement of central heating, ventilation and hot water systems, switchboards, life-safety systems, and rewiring. d) Wheel lathe replacement - decommissioning of existing equipment, pit modifications, and installation of new lathe. e) Wash and sand plant installation - demolition of existing facilities, new base and drainage works, equipment installation and canopy construction. f) Wash equipment plant room extension - creation of additional accommodation for wash plant control systems. The depot must remain 100% fully operational throughout the period of the works. The overall estimated Programme duration is 12-18 months with the work phasing/co-ordination of critical items including wheel lathe replacement, roof refurbishment, and wash/sand plant installation being essential to ensure programme timescales are met.

Planning Information

Date: Monday 24th November 2025 Time: 9.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Location: SYMCA offices,11 Broad Street West, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2BQ 09.30-11.30 - Presentation followed by Q & A session 11.30-13.00 - Site visit to Nunnery Depot 14.00-1700 - Supplier Engagement Following the depot visit, individual slots will be allocated to suppliers for direct engagement. These will be arranged once attendance numbers are confirmed. The following topics will be explored with suppliers during the individual engagement slots: - Form of Contract - Delivery Model - Pricing Mechanism/Commercial Model - Social Value - Key Performance Indicators/ Performance Monitoring - Procurement of specialist items of equipment. Please confirm your attendance by replying to the e-mail address provided below before 12 noon on 19th November 2025. PTPD@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d61e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069328-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 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
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
TLE32 Sheffield
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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