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Framework for the Supply of Rail for the Sheffield Super Tram System

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

Buyer Address: 11 Broad Street West, Sheffield, UKE32, S1 2BQ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: jill.smith@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
3500000.0 GBP
Gross: 4200000 GBP
Published
15 Oct 2025, 09:03
Deadline
17 Nov 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
34941000 - Rails and accessories
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority are seeking to establish a closed framework for the Supply of Rail for use on the Sheffield Supertram Light Rail Network. The framework will be split into 2 Lots: Lot 1 - Grooved Rail Lot 2 - Flat Bottomed Rail

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://procontract.due-north.com

Link Description: All associated tender documents can be found via the above framework. Project ref: DN787033

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065455-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Lot 1 - Grooved Rail

Lot Description: To facilitate the next rail replacement programme, SYMCA need to procure additional grooved (embedded) rails (Lot 1) suitable for installation on the tram network. For Call-off 1, the supplier is to provide the following quantities of grooved rail: • Amount - 500t (METRIC TONNES) • Rail to be supplied in nominally 18.288m length, within the tolerance in BS EN14811:2019.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 2,200,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 2,640,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-11-30T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Compliance (20%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (80%)

Lot Title: Lot 2 - Flat Bottomed Rail

Lot Description: To facilitate the next rail replacement programme, SYMCA need to procure additional flat bottom/Vignole rails (Lot 2) suitable for installation on the tram network. For Call-off 1, the supplier is to provide the following quantities of flat bottom rail: • Amount -300t (METRIC TONNES) • Rail to be supplied in nominally 18.288m length, within the tolerance in BSEN13674-4:2019. • All rails to be undrilled.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 1,300,000

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 1,560,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-11-30T23:59:59Z

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Compliance (20%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (80%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: All associated tender documents can be found via the above framework. Project ref: DN787033

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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