Refurbishment to Tram Cars

Official notice

Authority: South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (Local council)

ServicesAbove threshold

Sectors: Repair & Maintenance (50) Delivery: Yorkshire & Humber (UKE32)

Planned pipeline valueValue not publishedpipeline notice, not a live tender

Tender notice expected 29 Aug 2025from the planned procurement notice

Contract term 1 yr 4 moends 31 Mar 2027 · up to 31 Dec 2027 with extensions · starts 1 Dec 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is a formal partnership of councils that shapes policy and leads on decision-making. Formed in 2014, the constituent members of the Mayoral Combined Authority are Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, and Doncaster councils.

SYMCA own 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

CPV: Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1PlannedRenewal 1 yr 4 mo

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr 4 mo) · up to 31 Dec 2027 with extensions

Delivery: Yorkshire & Humber

Extensions: Extension options published

50220000 Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record

Legal basis: UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Past planning notice
Procurement threshold: Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement: Unspecified in notice
First published: 10 Jul 2025, 10:26 BST
Last source update: 10 Jul 2025, 10:26 BST
FTS notice number: 2025/S 000-038828
Latest notice: Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2)
Classification (CPV): Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment
Delivery area: Yorkshire & Humber (UKE32)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055c95 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice

Submission deadline: —

Timeline

10 Jul 2025 → 1 Dec 2025 · 4 dates

Planning notice published
10 Jul 2025, 10:26 BST
Market engagement
31 Jul 2025, 23:59 BST
SYMCA are holding two open days and interested bidders should email david.nichols@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk to request a slot on
Thursday 17th July 2025
or
Friday 18th July 2025
to view the proposed refurbishment faculties at Nunnery Depot, Woodbourn Road, Sheffield S9 3LS and view a sample tram and reports.
The opportunity is only open to suppliers who can carry out the full scope of works which includes but not limited to:
Removing bogies for SYMCA to refurb
Stripping off existing body shell
Replacing floors and floor coverings
Replacement of Windscreen Wiper Linkages
Replacement of Saloon Heaters and Thermostats
Air Leak repairs
Pressure Switches
Articulation Inspection
Sanding System Refurbishment
Flange Lubrication System Refurbishment
Windows Excluding the Windscreen
Cab Windscreens
Cubicle sealing
Roof Electrical Conduit Repairs
Electrical Inspection
Saloon Doors
Replacement of Cab Desk Pushbuttons, Switches and Indicators
Drainage
Preparation for Corrosion Repairs
Reassembly of the tram after completion of the Corrosion Repairs
Horns
Any contractor bidding may submit as a consortium or main contractor with sub-contractors
Tender notice expected
29 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
Contract starts331 days ago
1 Dec 2025

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

Preliminary market engagement notice published
10 Jul 2025, 10:26 BST
UK2

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Pipeline notice

Awards (0): No award published
Contracts (0): No contract published
Bid statistics: No aggregate bid statistics published

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PDBT-6675-QXPN 11 Broad Street West, Sheffield, Yorkshire & Humber, S1 2BQContact name, email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

Preliminary market engagement notice planningPreliminary market engagement noticeUK2Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender10 Jul 2025, 10:26 BST