---
title: "SYMCA Market Test - Road-Rail Vehicles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065c00"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-25"
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# SYMCA Market Test - Road-Rail Vehicles

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065c00

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## Summary

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking to procure two new Road-Rail Vehicles to enhance the inspection, maintenance, and repair capabilities of the Supertram Overhead Line Equipment system. This tender, titled "SYMCA Market Test - Road-Rail Vehicles," is currently in the planning stage, with a scheduled milestone of engagement due on 23rd March 2026. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register on ProContract for more information. The procurement process involves purchasing specialist vehicles within the goods category and is set to commence from 1st July 2026 to 31st July 2027 in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKE3 region. Additional communication and notice are expected by 1st June 2026.

This procurement provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in specialist vehicles and transport equipment to contribute to urban transportation infrastructure development. Companies involved in manufacturing or supplying vehicles, particularly those with expertise in road-rail systems, are well-suited for this tender. With the contract spanning a year, firms focusing on long-term partnerships in public infrastructure may find significant business growth opportunities through this endeavour with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.

## Notice

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is seeking to procure two (2) new Road-Rail Vehicles (RRVs) to restore and enhance the capability for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of the SYMCA Supertram Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) system.

### Planning Information

Any interested suppliers are asked to register on ProContract where further information is available. 
https://procontract.due-north.com
Ref DN808105

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016927-2026 |
| 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 | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles
- 34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 14:11 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016927-2026
- 25 Feb 2026 at 13:02 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016879-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016927-2026
  25th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016879-2026
  25th February 2026 - 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

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