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title: "Tram Replacement Bus Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bb0b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-23"
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# Tram Replacement Bus Services

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bb0b

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## Summary

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is inviting tenders for the provision of Tram Replacement Bus Services, specifically scheduled to operate during various days and weeks in August 2026. This opportunity falls under the services category within the industry, focused on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers, classified under CPV code 60170000. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage. SYMCA is located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, and the key submission deadline for bids is on 8th July 2026 at 12:00 noon, with the enquiry period concluding on 1st July 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those capable of providing bus hire with drivers. SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they are deemed suitable for this contract. The open procurement method ensures a competitive process below the threshold, ideal for businesses looking to expand their presence in the public transportation sector. With options for contract renewal and frequency adjustments possibly required, there is potential for longer-term involvement, thus fostering substantial business growth for successful applicants.

## 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 in August 2026.

### Lot Information

YT1 - Cathedral to Woodbourn Road

The Authority's requirements for this contract are set out below. This service runs on the following days: * Monday to Friday * Saturday * Sunday Vehicle Type Low Floor with 2000 PSV Accessibility Certificate with a minimum capacity of 80. Further specification details can be found in the tender documents.

Options: There is a possibility that the evening service frequency may need to be increased to operate at 15 minute intervals until the end of service.

Renewal: Extension of Service Duration Engineering works impacting tram operations may overrun, requiring the continuation of the replacement bus service beyond the planned contract period.

BP1 - Cathedral to Granville Road via Sheffield Station

Cathedral to Granville Road via Sheffield Station The Authority's requirements for this contract are set out below. This service runs on the following days: * Monday to Friday * Saturday * Sunday Vehicle Type Low Floor with 2000 PSV Accessibility Certificate with a minimum capacity of 80. Further specification details can be found in the tender documents.

Options: There is a possibility that the evening service frequency may need to be increased to operate at 15 minute intervals until the end of service.

Renewal: Extension of Service Duration Engineering works impacting tram operations may overrun, requiring the continuation of the replacement bus service beyond the planned contract period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058940-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2026 - 26 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £186,060 |
| Lots value | £186,060 |
| 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

- 23 Jun 2026 at 12:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058940-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058940-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
  Tender documents can be accessed via the above link

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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