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

Issued by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority · via UK Find a Tender Service

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Published
26 Oct 2026
Closes
30 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC
Value
GBP 1,000,000
Reference
DN834055
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Transport & Logistics
Type
goods

At a glance

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority in United Kingdom has published a tender in transport & logistics: “Supply of Two (2) Road-Rail Vehicles (RRVs) for the South Yorkshire Supertram Network”. Submissions close on 30 November 2026, 33 days from today. The stated value is GBP 1,000,000. Quote reference DN834055 in any correspondence with the buyer. One document is attached to this notice. FreeTender has recorded 11 notices from this buyer since 2026, 11 of them currently open. There are 309 open transport & logistics notices in United Kingdom on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Find a Tender Service, not through FreeTender.

Details

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.

Context for bidders

We hold 11 notices from South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, going back to September 2026 — 11 of them still open. They buy mostly in Transport & Logistics, Defence & Security and Education & Training. There are 309 open Transport & Logistics tenders in United Kingdom. This one closes in 33 days.

Documents

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