---
title: "A635 Bus Rapid Transfer Road Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068d60"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-28"
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# A635 Bus Rapid Transfer Road Works

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068d60

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## Summary

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has announced a planned procurement process for the improvement of the A635 bus transit route. This project, categorised under civil engineering works, is located in the Barnsley region, South Yorkshire. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage as detailed in the pipeline notice published on 28 April 2026. Interested parties should note the key date for future notice, which is set for 1 May 2027, before the contract period starts on 1 July 2027 and ends on 30 June 2029. The estimated gross value of the tender is £24,000,000 GBP, making it an above-threshold contract. The procurement method involved is traditional tender initiation, guided by the UKPGA legal basis 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for construction and civil engineering firms, particularly those specialising in transport infrastructure projects. The significant budget allocation of £20,000,000 GBP for net contractual works highlights potential rewarding engagement for contractors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, aligning with council incentives for SME participation. Based in Barnsley, the council's commitment to regional development offers local businesses a chance to grow their presence through public sector contracts, fostering economic growth within the community.

## Notice

Works to improve the A635 bus transit route

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038876-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2027 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 22:03 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038876-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038876-2026
  28th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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