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C-25-040 Supply of Two (2) Road-Rail Vehicles (RRVs) for the South Yorkshire Supertram Network

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority(buyer)

Published
Published 25 February 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 30 November 2026 (18 days left)

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Overview

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is procuring two new road-rail vehicles configured for overhead line equipment (OHLE) maintenance on the South Yorkshire Supertram network. Each vehicle must feature an integrated working/access platform, associated mission equipment, and full integration of an Authority-supplied OHLE pantograph to support inspection, maintenance, repair, and emergency response. The procurement covers design, manufacture, delivery, testing, acceptance, and an initial five-year warranty period, with submissions due by 30 November 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£1,000,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
25 February 2026
Deadline
30 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Railway maintenance or service vehicles

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

2

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation drew a median of 2 bids over the last 24 months; 37% received only one.

How bids will be scored

Price 35% · Quality 65%

  • Quality55%
  • Total prices items35%
  • Social Value10%

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Market context

Typical award in Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

£150,000

Median of 5,058 awards in the last 24 months

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority in the last 12 months

40

contracts awarded, worth £905,982,974 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    26 October 2026

  2. Planning Update

    25 February 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    25 February 2026

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