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title: "South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority are seeking a Provider to undertake works to Implement the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) Recommendation 3: Overspeed Protection System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b3f4"
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published: "2023-03-17"
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# South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority are seeking a Provider to undertake works to Implement the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) Recommendation 3: Overspeed Protection System

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b3f4

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## Summary

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is looking for a provider to implement the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) Recommendation 3: Overspeed Protection System. This tender falls under the services category and is valued at £1,500,000. The procurement process is currently at the active stage. The deadline for submission is 28th April 2023, with the bid opening scheduled for the same date.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses involved in installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment, specifically in the transportation sector. Companies with expertise in implementing safety systems for rail vehicles would find this tender relevant. The buyer is the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Group based in Sheffield, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and electronic submissions are required.

## Notice

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is the owner of the South Yorkshire Supertram system. The system opened between 1994 and 1995 with a fleet of 25 Siemens vehicles serving three routes within the city of Sheffield. In 2018 the system was extended to the neighbouring town of Rotherham using innovative tram-train technology where vehicles cross between the light and heavy rail network. To facilitate this extension, seven new vehicles were purchased from Stadler. The system now comprises of four routes and 32 vehicles.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is the owner of the South Yorkshire Supertram system. The system opened between 1994 and 1995 with a fleet of 25 Siemens vehicles serving three routes within the city of Sheffield. In 2018 the system was extended to the neighbouring town of Rotherham using innovative tram-train technology where vehicles cross between the light and heavy rail network. To facilitate this extension, seven new vehicles were purchased from Stadler. The system now comprises of four routes and 32 vehicles. Following a tram derailment on the Transport for London Croydon tram system in 2016, the Office of Road and Rail (ORR) UK requires all trams to be fitted with a system which will "...prevent serious accidents due to excessive speed at higher risk locations". The Purchaser is seeking the supply and installation of an Overspeed Protection System for their 25 Siemens vehicles and the 7 Stadler vehicles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007861-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP |
| 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 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 33952000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2023 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007861-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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