---
title: "Sheffield Supertram Rail Replacement Bus Service - July - August 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0516ef"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-05-19"
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# Sheffield Supertram Rail Replacement Bus Service - July - August 2025

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0516ef

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## Summary

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is currently in the tender stage of procuring a bus passenger service to temporarily replace the Sheffield Supertram Light Rail Service from July to August 2025. This open procurement process, which is below the threshold for an open competition, is focused on public road transport services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The procurement is primarily directed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Interested parties must submit their proposals via ProContract by 17:00 on 27 May 2025, with services set to operatively commence on 28 July 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those capable of providing bus hire with drivers. Companies that can deliver cost-effective solutions stand to gain, as the award criteria are based entirely on price. With two routes available for bid and the possibility of contract extensions, this tender appeals to businesses seeking to enhance their market presence in the United Kingdom and demonstrates a commitment to providing essential transport services during major infrastructure improvements. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to apply, fostering inclusive participation in public projects.

## Notice

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority require a bus passenger service to replace the Light Rail Service during July - August 2025.

### Lot Information

* Route 1 Tram Rail Replacement Services will commence on 28/07/2025 and end on 15/08/2025 (19 days).

Route 1 is expected to run from 28/07/25 - 15/08/25 (19 days) This will be a tram replacement bus service running during network improvement works. This service will not take fares.

Renewal: An extension may be required should the planned works not operate to timetable.

Route 2 - YE1 Hillsborough Interchange - Middlewood

Route 2 is expected to run from 16/08/25 - 29/08/25 (14 days) This will be a tram replacement bus service running during network improvement works. This service will not take fares.

Renewal: An extension may be required should the planned works not complete on time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022639-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,800 |
| Lots value | £130,800 |
| 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 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 12:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022639-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022639-2025
  19th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/
  All documents are available from the above website. The reference is ProContract Reference: DN775180

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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