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Tram Replacement Bus Services

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

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24 Feb 2026 at 11:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is conducting an open competition procurement process to source Tram Replacement Bus Services. This tender falls under the industry category of passenger transport vehicle hire, aimed at replacing tram services in certain areas of South Yorkshire. The project covers multiple service periods between end of March and end of June 2026. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions to be made electronically by 5th March 2026, following the enquiry period which concludes on 27th February 2026. The buyer is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, indicating regional opportunities within UKE3. Compliance with the 2023/54 legislation is part of the legal framework governing this contract.

Given its open procurement method which is below the threshold, this tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs. The contract is divided into four active lots, each focusing on specific locations such as Fitzalan Square, Herdings Park, Crystal Peaks, and Halfway. Businesses specialising in the hire of vehicles with drivers will find this tender attractive, with the potential to optimise operations and expand service offerings within the specified geographical area. Additionally, the award criteria focused entirely on price provides a straightforward entry point for competitive pricing strategies. Successful bidders will have the chance to enhance their business profiles through collaboration with a public authority and participation in a regionally significant transport project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tram Replacement Bus Services

Notice Description

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) are currently seeking tenders from operators to provide Tram Replacement Bus Services across a number of days and weeks between end March 2026 and end June 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - 28/03/2026 - 12/04/2026 (16 days)

Tram Replacement Bus Service: Fitzalan Square - Herdings Park

Lot 2 - 02/05/2026 - 04/05/2026 (3 days)

Fitzalan Square - Meadowhall/Parkgate

Lot 3 - 23/05/2026 - 03/05/2026 ( 9 days)

Hollinsend - Halfway 23/05/2026 - 03/05/2026 ( 9 days)

Crystal Peaks - Halfway

Lot 4 - 27/06/2026 - 28/06/2026 (2 days) Crystal Peaks - Halfway

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065adb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016412-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£143,300 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£143,300 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

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