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

What the buyer is asking for

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is seeking to procure two (2) new Road-Rail Vehicles (RRVs) for use on the South Yorkshire Supertram network. Each vehicle shall be configured as a complete OHLE maintenance vehicle, including the required working/access platform and associated mission equipment, together with full integration of the Authority-supplied OHLE pantograph, as defined in the Technical Specification. The vehicles will be used primarily to support the inspection, maintenance and repair of the Supertram Overhead Line Equipment (OHLE), including planned maintenance and emergency response activities. The vehicles shall be suitable for operation on both road and rail and shall be compatible with the relevant track, infrastructure and operating conditions across the Supertram network. The Authority anticipates that the contract will start on 01/03/2026 and will run for a period of 6 years and 6 months comprising of an estimated 18 months programme for design, manufacture, delivery, testing and final acceptance, following by 5 years warranty, and optional maintenance term. The Authority reserves the right to extend the warranty contract for a further 1 x 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.

How this is scored

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• 55%qualityQualityTechnical Compliance Method Statement - 30% Certification, Testing and Acceptance - 15% Technical Risks - 5% Delivery Programme - 15% Spare Parts Provision - 13% Warranty - 12% Maintenance and Support - 5% Modification Experience - 5%
• 35%priceTotal prices items
• 10%qualitySocial Value

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Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published11 days ago

   26 Oct 2026, 13:25 GMT
2. Submission deadlinein 24 days

   30 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
3. Award decision expected byin 80 days

   25 Jan 2027, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

3 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender

1. Pipeline or early engagement notice25 Feb 2026, 13:02 GMT016879-2026
2. Notice published25 Feb 2026, 14:11 GMT016927-2026
3. Tender notice26 Oct 2026, 13:25 GMT101019-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender