---
title: "Tram Replacement Bus Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065adb"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065adb"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065adb.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065adb.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-24"
---

# Tram Replacement Bus Services

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065adb

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065adb)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065adb.json)

## Summary

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is conducting an open competition procurement process to source Tram Replacement Bus Services. This tender falls under the industry category of passenger transport vehicle hire, aimed at replacing tram services in certain areas of South Yorkshire. The project covers multiple service periods between end of March and end of June 2026. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions to be made electronically by 5th March 2026, following the enquiry period which concludes on 27th February 2026. The buyer is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, indicating regional opportunities within UKE3. Compliance with the 2023/54 legislation is part of the legal framework governing this contract.

Given its open procurement method which is below the threshold, this tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs. The contract is divided into four active lots, each focusing on specific locations such as Fitzalan Square, Herdings Park, Crystal Peaks, and Halfway. Businesses specialising in the hire of vehicles with drivers will find this tender attractive, with the potential to optimise operations and expand service offerings within the specified geographical area. Additionally, the award criteria focused entirely on price provides a straightforward entry point for competitive pricing strategies. Successful bidders will have the chance to enhance their business profiles through collaboration with a public authority and participation in a regionally significant transport project.

## Notice

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) are currently seeking tenders from operators to provide Tram Replacement Bus Services across a number of days and weeks between end March 2026 and end June 2026.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - 28/03/2026 - 12/04/2026 (16 days)

Tram Replacement Bus Service: Fitzalan Square - Herdings Park

Lot 2 - 02/05/2026 - 04/05/2026 (3 days)

Fitzalan Square - Meadowhall/Parkgate

Lot 3 - 23/05/2026 - 03/05/2026 ( 9 days)

Hollinsend - Halfway 23/05/2026 - 03/05/2026 ( 9 days)

Crystal Peaks - Halfway

Lot 4 - 27/06/2026 - 28/06/2026 (2 days) Crystal Peaks - Halfway

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016412-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £143,300 |
| Lots value | £143,300 |
| 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 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 11:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016412-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016412-2026
  24th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065adb. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065adb.json.