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C-25-040 Supply of Two (2) Road-Rail Vehicles (RRVs) for the South Yorkshire Supertram Network

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

26 Oct 2026 at 13:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
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

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is buying two new road-rail vehicles for the South Yorkshire Supertram network. Each must be a complete overhead line equipment (OHLE) maintenance vehicle, with a working and access platform, mission equipment and integration of an authority-supplied OHLE pantograph. The vehicles will support inspection, planned maintenance, repair and emergency response for the tram network’s overhead lines. They must operate on both road and rail and suit the network’s track, infrastructure and operating conditions. This is a supply contract for railway maintenance vehicles (CPV 34621200), with delivery to the South Yorkshire region.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The procurement has reached the tender stage. The tender deadline set by the buyer was 30 November 2026 at 12:00; the stated deadline for enquiries is not provided. The contract period is set from 1 March 2027 to 31 August 2033, with a possible extension to 31 August 2035. The estimated value is £1,000,000 excluding VAT (£1,200,000 including VAT). The single lot is assessed on quality (55%), price (35%) and social value (10%). Quality includes technical compliance, certification and acceptance, risks, delivery programme, spare parts, warranty, maintenance and support, and modification experience. The award decision was scheduled by 25 January 2027.

The opportunity suits suppliers able to design, manufacture, deliver and support specialist road-rail vehicles for tramway overhead-line work. Bidders need to demonstrate technical compliance with the specification, including vehicle compatibility with the Supertram network and integration of the authority-supplied pantograph. Relevant strengths include certification, testing and acceptance capability; a credible delivery programme; provision of spare parts; warranty and maintenance support; and experience modifying vehicles. The evaluation also gives weight to social value, so suppliers should address that alongside technical and commercial proposals. The buyer identifies the lot as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to capable specialist manufacturers and suppliers as well as larger firms. Maintenance is a costed option, subject to assessment and the capacity of the authority’s internal services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C-25-040 Supply of Two (2) Road-Rail Vehicles (RRVs) for the South Yorkshire Supertram Network

Notice Description

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is seeking to procure two (2) new Road-Rail Vehicles (RRVs) for use on the South Yorkshire Supertram network. Each vehicle shall be configured as a complete OHLE maintenance vehicle, including the required working/access platform and associated mission equipment, together with full integration of the Authority-supplied OHLE pantograph, as defined in the Technical Specification. The vehicles will be used primarily to support the inspection, maintenance and repair of the Supertram Overhead Line Equipment (OHLE), including planned maintenance and emergency response activities. The vehicles shall be suitable for operation on both road and rail and shall be compatible with the relevant track, infrastructure and operating conditions across the Supertram network. The Authority anticipates that the contract will start on 01/03/2026 and will run for a period of 6 years and 6 months comprising of an estimated 18 months programme for design, manufacture, delivery, testing and final acceptance, following by 5 years warranty, and optional maintenance term. The Authority reserves the right to extend the warranty contract for a further 1 x 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: SYMCA reserves the right to consider maintenance as a costed option for a potential 5 year term, subject to tender assessment and the capacity of internal SYFTL services.

Renewal: Warranty and optional maintenance only extension for a further 24 months.

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/101019-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 31 Aug 2033 Over 5 years
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

Notice Documents

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