---
title: "Framework for the Supply of Rail for the Sheffield Super Tram System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ccfa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Framework for the Supply of Rail for the Sheffield Super Tram System

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ccfa

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## Summary

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process for establishing a closed framework for the supply of rail for the Sheffield Super Tram System. This process was completed under an open procedure, focusing on the supply of grooved and flat bottomed rail. The contract awards have been finalised with Saarstahl Rail and British Steel Limited for the two lots, respectively. The procurement, aimed at servicing the tram network, falls under the goods category and is to be delivered within the Yorkshire and Humber region of the UK. The process included significant milestones, with the procurement stage reaching completion in December 2025, paving the way for contract periods starting early 2026.

This tender opens significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in railway infrastructure. Companies that manufacture or supply railway track components and have the capability to engage in framework agreements would find this an opportune project. As the contract is split into multiple lots with an anticipated long-term supply requirement, businesses with competitive pricing models combined with quality compliance stand to benefit greatly. Engaging in projects such as this could not only foster growth through securing a prestigious public contract but also enhance industry reputation and networking within the sub-central government market.

## Notice

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority are seeking to establish a closed framework for the Supply of Rail for use on the Sheffield Supertram Light Rail Network. The framework will be split into 2 Lots: Lot 1 - Grooved Rail Lot 2 - Flat Bottomed Rail

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Grooved Rail

To facilitate the next rail replacement programme, SYMCA need to procure additional grooved (embedded) rails (Lot 1) suitable for installation on the tram network. For Call-off 1, the supplier is to provide the following quantities of grooved rail: * Amount - 500t (METRIC TONNES) * Rail to be supplied in nominally 18.288m length, within the tolerance in BS EN14811:2019.

Lot 2 - Flat Bottomed Rail

To facilitate the next rail replacement programme, SYMCA need to procure additional flat bottom/Vignole rails (Lot 2) suitable for installation on the tram network. For Call-off 1, the supplier is to provide the following quantities of flat bottom rail: * Amount -300t (METRIC TONNES) * Rail to be supplied in nominally 18.288m length, within the tolerance in BSEN13674-4:2019. * All rails to be undrilled.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085569-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | £3,500,000 |
| Awards value | £1,078,030 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH STEEL; SAARSTAHL RAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
- 34941000 - Rails and accessories

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 16:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085569-2025
- 15 Oct 2025 at 09:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065455-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085569-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065455-2025
  15th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com
  All associated tender documents can be found via the above framework. Project ref: DN787033

## Notice URLs

- http://www.britishsteel.co.uk
- http://www.saarstahl-rail.fr
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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