Planning

SYMCA Market Test - Road-Rail Vehicles

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY

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PlanningUpdate

25 Feb 2026 at 14:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

25 Feb 2026 at 13:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking to procure two new Road-Rail Vehicles to enhance the inspection, maintenance, and repair capabilities of the Supertram Overhead Line Equipment system. This tender, titled "SYMCA Market Test - Road-Rail Vehicles," is currently in the planning stage, with a scheduled milestone of engagement due on 23rd March 2026. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register on ProContract for more information. The procurement process involves purchasing specialist vehicles within the goods category and is set to commence from 1st July 2026 to 31st July 2027 in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKE3 region. Additional communication and notice are expected by 1st June 2026.

This procurement provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in specialist vehicles and transport equipment to contribute to urban transportation infrastructure development. Companies involved in manufacturing or supplying vehicles, particularly those with expertise in road-rail systems, are well-suited for this tender. With the contract spanning a year, firms focusing on long-term partnerships in public infrastructure may find significant business growth opportunities through this endeavour with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SYMCA Market Test - Road-Rail Vehicles

Notice Description

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is seeking to procure two (2) new Road-Rail Vehicles (RRVs) to restore and enhance the capability for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of the SYMCA Supertram Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) system.

Planning Information

Any interested suppliers are asked to register on ProContract where further information is available. https://procontract.due-north.com Ref DN808105

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016927-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 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
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Contact Email
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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
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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