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

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-supply-of-rail-for-the-sheffield-super-tram-system-ocds-h6vhtk-05ccfa). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority: "Framework for the Supply of Rail for the Sheffield Super Tram System". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £3,500,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 17 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: procontract.due-north.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/south-yorkshire-mayoral-combined-authority-GB-PPON-PDBT-6675-QXPN)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £3,500,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 17 November 2025 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Rails and accessories
- **Delivery Location:** UKE3
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 5 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-supply-of-rail-for-the-sheffield-super-tram-system-ocds-h6vhtk-05ccfa#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05ccfa`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-supply-of-rail-for-the-sheffield-super-tram-system-ocds-h6vhtk-05ccfa#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [procontract.due-north.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprocontract.due-north.com)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-supply-of-rail-for-the-sheffield-super-tram-system-ocds-h6vhtk-05ccfa#participate

## 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

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: Lot 1 - Grooved Rail
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34941000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,200,000
- **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:
...
- **Contract Period:** 01/12/2025 to 30/11/2029

### Lot 2: Lot 2 - Flat Bottomed Rail
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34941000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,300,000
- **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 r...
- **Contract Period:** 01/12/2025 to 30/11/2029

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (2)
- **Award:** Lot 1 Grooved Rail (pending)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **Saarstahl Rail**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-141233`
  - Value: £704,830 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 22/12/2025

- **Award:** Lot 2 - Flat Bottomed Rail (pending)
  - Award id: `2`
  - Supplier(s): **BRITISH STEEL LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-86166`
  - Value: £373,200 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 22/12/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F065455-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-12-22T16:54:52.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T12:59:17.480Z
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