Early Market Engagement - New Tram Vehicle Fleet
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined AuthorityEstimated Value
Up to £116,000,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
29 October 2025
Type
Not specified
Overview
This market test is published by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, (SYMCA). Further information about the Authority can be found on our website at www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk The soft market testing exercise is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and ideas about the replacement and supply of the Light Rail Tram Fleet currently in operation. Further information and full details relating to this notice can be found via https://procontract.due-north.com/.
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Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Insight Direct (UK) Limited
£3m
total awarded
- 2
Lindum Group Ltd
£3m
total awarded
- 3
Vauxhall Motors Limited
£77,349
total awarded
- 4
Redfaire Limited
£98,800
total awarded
- 5
Phoenix Software Limited
£45,238
total awarded
Insight Direct (UK) Limited is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined AuthorityKey Dates
Published
29 October 2025
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
planningUpdate
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