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12 Jun 2026 at 14:43

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24 May 2026 at 16:26

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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 seeking a contractor for the "SYMCA - Life Extension for 25 Trams - Supertram Network" project. This procurement falls under the services industry category and is primarily focused on refurbishment and maintenance work, specifically for the extension of service life of 25 Siemens trams. The procurement process is at the active tender stage with an open procedure being utilised. Interested parties should note the geographic location is in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Key dates include the submission deadline for tenders, which is set for 13th July 2026, with the contract period expected to run from 3rd August 2026 to 31st August 2028, with a potential overrun extending to the end of December 2028. The procurement is estimated at a gross value of £15.6 million, with a focus on quality, social value, and cost efficiencies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in rolling stock refurbishment and maintenance, especially those experienced with Siemens vehicles. Through the open procedure, the procurement process encourages wide participation, providing an ideal opportunity for contractors, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to expand their portfolios and demonstrate their capabilities in high-value infrastructure projects. With emphasis on various criteria including quality and social value, firms possessing innovative maintenance solutions and a strong understanding of delivering goods in compliance with stringent public contract requirements will be particularly well-positioned to benefit from this procurement, promoting enterprise growth and expanded service offerings within the transport sector.

How relevant is this notice?

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/055824-2026
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
12 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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