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Batch 00012 Provision and Operation of Tram Replacement Bus Services - South Yorkshire Supertram Network

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

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19 Oct 2026 at 13:06

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Summary of the contracting process

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking a supplier to provide and operate replacement bus services for an affected part of the South Yorkshire Supertram network. The requirement is for public road transport services, with delivery across the South Yorkshire area. The buses will replace tram services on the affected section while the tram network is unavailable. The work is a single service package, rather than separate lots, and is identified as a utility procurement. The authority expects the supplier to operate the replacement service across the affected network section; the precise route and operational requirements will be set out in the tender documents. This is a transport operations opportunity suited to bus operators able to provide the vehicles and service needed to maintain passenger journeys during the tram disruption.

The authority invited offers through an open procedure, using an accelerated timetable because of urgency. The tender submission deadline was 29 October 2026 at 10:00 UTC, and the deadline for questions was 23 October 2026 at 23:59 BST. The authority planned to decide on the award by 30 October 2026. The contract period was set from 16 November to 31 December 2026, with an extension possible until 31 March 2027 if repairs to the affected tram network require it. The estimated value is £810,000 excluding VAT (£972,000 including VAT). Bids are evaluated on price, weighted at 90%, and social value, weighted at 10%.

The opportunity is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so it may suit regional bus operators as well as larger transport groups. Suppliers will need the operational capability to mobilise replacement bus services for a section of a tram network and maintain passenger transport during disruption. Relevant strengths include access to suitable buses, driver and operational capacity, and experience planning and running dependable scheduled services. The short initial service period and the possibility of an extension make rapid mobilisation and the ability to sustain operations if tram repairs take longer commercially relevant. The evaluation gives most weight to price, while social value also contributes to the assessment; bidders should therefore be able to present a competitive offer alongside credible social value commitments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Batch 00012 Provision and Operation of Tram Replacement Bus Services - South Yorkshire Supertram Network

Notice Description

The opportunity is in respect of a Tram Replacement Bus Service across an affected part of the Supertram Network. The Authority anticipates that the contract will start on 16 November 2026 for an initial period up to 31 December 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Any extension will be subject to works being undertaken to repair the affected part of the tram network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078aba
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098469-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£810,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£810,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
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
TLE32 Sheffield
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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