Tram Replacement Bus Services

Notice Information

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Notice Title

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 in August 2026.

Lot Information

YT1 - Cathedral to Woodbourn Road

The Authority's requirements for this contract are set out below. This service runs on the following days: * Monday to Friday * Saturday * Sunday Vehicle Type Low Floor with 2000 PSV Accessibility Certificate with a minimum capacity of 80. Further specification details can be found in the tender documents.

Options: There is a possibility that the evening service frequency may need to be increased to operate at 15 minute intervals until the end of service.

Renewal: Extension of Service Duration Engineering works impacting tram operations may overrun, requiring the continuation of the replacement bus service beyond the planned contract period.

BP1 - Cathedral to Granville Road via Sheffield Station

Cathedral to Granville Road via Sheffield Station The Authority's requirements for this contract are set out below. This service runs on the following days: * Monday to Friday * Saturday * Sunday Vehicle Type Low Floor with 2000 PSV Accessibility Certificate with a minimum capacity of 80. Further specification details can be found in the tender documents.

Options: There is a possibility that the evening service frequency may need to be increased to operate at 15 minute intervals until the end of service.

Renewal: Extension of Service Duration Engineering works impacting tram operations may overrun, requiring the continuation of the replacement bus service beyond the planned contract period.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bb0b
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058940-2026
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: £186,060 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: £186,060 £100K-£500K
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline: 8 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 7 Aug 2026 - 26 Aug 2026 30 days
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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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
Local Authority: Sheffield
Electoral Ward: City
Westminster Constituency: Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058940-2026
23rd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
https://procontract.due-north.com/
Tender documents can be accessed via the above link

Notice URLs

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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