--- title: "Early Market Engagement - New Tram Vehicle Fleet" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059bac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059bac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059bac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059bac.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2025-10-29" --- # Early Market Engagement - New Tram Vehicle Fleet Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059bac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059bac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059bac.json) ## Summary The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Early Market Engagement - New Tram Vehicle Fleet". This project, which falls under the goods category, specifically involves railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock. The procurement process is taking place in Sheffield, United Kingdom, within the UKE3 region. Key upcoming dates include an engagement milestone scheduled for 14 November 2025, with future notices expected by 19 December 2025. The project has a gross value of £139,200,000 with a net amount of £116,000,000 and is above the procurement threshold. The market test encourages suppliers to participate in a soft market testing exercise to express interest and offer insights on the replacement and supply of the Light Rail Tram Fleet, with the contract period expected to begin on 1 July 2027 and conclude on 31 January 2031. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of railway and tram equipment. Companies with expertise in this sector, as well as those offering innovative solutions and competitive pricing, would find this market engagement valuable for business growth. The project encourages collaboration and idea sharing, which could enhance supplier reputation and contribute to establishing long-term relationships with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. The engagement days and extended market testing period provide ample time for interested businesses to gain insights and prepare competitive proposals. This procurement is particularly suitable for businesses seeking to expand within the UK public transportation infrastructure sector. ## Notice This market test is published by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, (SYMCA). Further information about the Authority can be found on our website at www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk The soft market testing exercise is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and ideas about the replacement and supply of the Light Rail Tram Fleet currently in operation. Further information and full details relating to this notice can be found via https://procontract.due-north.com/. ### Planning Information A number of days are being made available to suppliers. Further information can be found in the Early Market Engagement documents on ProContract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069302-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £116,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts ## Release History - 29 Oct 2025 at 11:41 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069302-2025 - 22 Oct 2025 at 16:11 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067625-2025 - 17 Sep 2025 at 11:31 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057295-2025 - 16 Sep 2025 at 16:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057095-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069302-2025 29th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067625-2025 22nd October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057295-2025 17th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057095-2025 16th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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