Tender

SYMCA - Life Extension for 25 Trams - Supertram Network

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY

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TenderUpdate

08 Apr 2026 at 11:05

Tender

03 Mar 2026 at 21:16

Planning

29 Oct 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "SYMCA - Life Extension for 25 Trams - Supertram Network," focusing on refurbishment and maintenance work. This procurement, under the open procedure method, involves ensuring that a fleet of 25 Siemens Trams remains functional, reliable, and safe until 2035. With a gross value of GBP 15.6 million, the tender primarily targets services in refurbishment and repair related to railway equipment. It is situated in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKE3 region. Key deadlines include the tender submission by 29th May 2026 and the enquiry period closing on 15th May 2026. The contract is active until 31st August 2028 with the potential for project overruns.

This tender is a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in services that align with the refurbishment and maintenance of transportation equipment, especially those that can offer quality, social value, and cost-efficiency. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this project particularly fitting given its focus on quality and social impact criteria. The planned improvements, including to structural strength and crashworthiness, present substantial growth prospects for capable firms that have expertise in similar projects. The open nature of the procedure ensures a competitive landscape, making it crucial for interested parties to present comprehensive proposals adhering to the outlined criteria for success.

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Notice Title

SYMCA - Life Extension for 25 Trams - Supertram Network

Notice Description

SYMCA require an organisation to undertake a targeted Life Extension Programme across a fleet of 25 Siemens Trams. This life extension is required to ensure performance, reliability, structural strength and crashworthiness are maintained at an acceptable level throughout the remaining service life of the fleet to 2035.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d61e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031873-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

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
8 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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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