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title: "Provision of Tram Low Voltage LED LRT Signal Heads"
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# Provision of Tram Low Voltage LED LRT Signal Heads

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55ca07f2-8fb5-4f93-8497-021f12659664

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## Summary

The South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) is conducting a tender for the "Provision of Tram Low Voltage LED LRT Signal Heads" as part of an ongoing programme to replace traffic signals interfacing with the Supertram network in Sheffield and its surroundings. The procurement method employed is a selective approach with a competitive dialogue, aimed at contracting a supplier for 63 replacement units across various sites, with specific annual replacement targets up until 2024. The contract formally commenced on 1st April 2020 and extends until 31st March 2025, with a total estimated value of £300,000. Businesses intending to submit proposals should note that the tender period concluded on 13th December 2019.

This opportunity presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in electrical equipment and apparatus. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on manufacturing or supplying low voltage LED technologies and related apparatus would be well-suited to take part in this competitive tender. The contract involves meeting modern safety standards for the traffic signals and is critical to the infrastructure of public transport in the region, thus creating a reliable market for suppliers committed to innovation and quality service delivery.

## Notice

South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) owns the Supertram infrastructure. South Yorkshire Supertram Ltd (SYSL) commenced operation in 1994 and SYPTE let a Concession to Stagecoach through SYSL to operate and maintain the Supertram system on its behalf in 1997. This Concession expires in 2024. As part of the Sheffield City Council (SCC) Streets Ahead PFI Amey as SCC's contractor has a contractual responsibility to replace all the traffic signals across the city. A number of these traffic signals interface with South Yorkshire Supertram. The road traffic controllers at sites where there is an interface with South Yorkshire Supertram are being replaced with a modern unit (telent Optima LRT Mode) and the voltage of the road traffic signals is being reduced to a low voltage level of 48Vac. Replacement of the road traffic signal heads is the responsibility of Amey, SYPTE are however required to supply the Tram Signal Head and associated bracketry to allow its installation on a road traffic signal pole and is ready to be mounted on the traffic signal furniture. This work commenced in 2018 and is due to end in 2024. A total of 63 sites still to be replaced * 2020 - 13 sites (60 units) * 2021 - 16 sites (48 units) * 2022 - 15 sites (35 units) * 2023 - 12 sites (58 units) * 2024 - 7 sites (40 units) The above is the current estimated requirement. SYPTE therefore requires a supplier of replacement ELV compatible LED Tram signal heads for the Supertram network. Additional information: Full documentation can be downloaded from http://www.sypte.co.uk/WhatWeDo/Contracts

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e59e6e-85a8-417a-a406-062d213344ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH YORKSHIRE PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MALLATITE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2020 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e59e6e-85a8-417a-a406-062d213344ae
- 25 Oct 2019 at 10:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a7ce86a-1574-483a-b5a1-3ab71646517d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e59e6e-85a8-417a-a406-062d213344ae
  26th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a7ce86a-1574-483a-b5a1-3ab71646517d
  25th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sypte.co.uk/WhatWeDo/Contracts

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