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title: "South Yorkshire Supertram Overhead Line Electrification (OHLE) Renewals Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068ef1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# South Yorkshire Supertram Overhead Line Electrification (OHLE) Renewals Market Engagement

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068ef1

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## Summary

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of its "South Yorkshire Supertram Overhead Line Electrification (OHLE) Renewals Market Engagement". This process is an integral part of the Mass Transit Renewal Project aimed at enhancing the Supertram system. The industry category for this procurement is construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, aligned under CPV code 45230000. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region UKE3, the buyers are looking to modernise the existing Supertram infrastructure that has been operational since 1994. The key deadline associated with this engagement involves the completion and submission of a market engagement questionnaire by 22nd May 2026 at 16:00. The engagement stage is facilitated through the contact point, Joanne Kirk, via email at jo.kirk@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and infrastructure renewal, particularly those experienced in overhead line electrification and systems modernisation. With a projected value of £9 million (gross amounting to £10.8 million), the project is well suited for SMEs capable of meeting the requirements of a build-only framework contract. The procurement process invites feedback from the market to shape its strategy effectively, presenting prime opportunities for businesses to influence the design phase and secure a role in the construction activities. Interested parties are encouraged to engage actively by reviewing project details and submitting the questionnaire to position themselves advantageously in the upcoming procurement exercises.

## Notice

SYMCA owns the South Yorkshire Supertram System, which commenced operation in 1994. SYMCA is now embarking on wide ranging renewal programme of Supertram that will see significant investment and improvement across all aspects of the system over the coming years. SYMCA aspires to modernise the existing Supertram system to exceed the expectations of passengers when choosing to travel by tram and tram-train in South Yorkshire. The proposed renewal of the existing Overhead Line Electrification (OHLE) is a key element of the Mass Transit Renewal Project. The OHLE was commissioned circa 1994 and is required to be renewed due to life expiry. The scope of work essentially covers the following core activities: - * Renewal of contact wire * Renewal of registration and bridge arms * Renewal of inline tension insulators. * Renewal of Sectional Insulators (SIs) SYMCA are currently exploring a procurement strategy of provision of package designs (aligned with the renewal priorities) to tender for a build only framework contract but would welcome feedback from the market to help shape our approach. This market engagement contains further details of the proposed works along with a short questionnaire for suppliers to complete and return.

### Planning Information

The full details of the project are available at https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About.
The engagement is through completion and submission of a market engagement questionnaire for return by 22nd May 2026 at 16:00pm.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039710-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2027 - 17 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 09:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039710-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039710-2026
  30th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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