Construction Contract Leads

Scope

Reference

DN833338

Description

SYMCA are seeking to appoint a delivery partner to collaborate with the Authority to deliver the new South Yorkshire People's Network (SYPN) Transport Shelters Improvement Programme (Bus and Tram).

The South Yorkshire People's Network (SYPN) is the new integrated transport brand for the region, bringing together bus, tram, rail and active travel under a single vision: a connected, people-focused network that serves every community across South Yorkshire.

As public transport comes back under greater public control and significant investment is made in infrastructure, vehicles and customer experience, we have an opportunity to rethink one of the most visible elements of the transport system: the stops, shelters and interchanges for buses and trams.

This is a single stage competitive procedure for initial concept design award, with options to extend the contracts through the following stages:

Stage 1: Concept Design,

Stage 2: Detailed Design, Testing and Commissioning

Stage 3: Manufacture, Install and Supply for key locations

Stage 4: Ongoing supply and install across the network

SYMCA are open for suppliers to approach this commission as a consortium or joint venture project team, to ensure that the appropriate design ambition is achieved.

We are looking for designs that are beautiful but not at the expense of functionality; ambitious but achievable; distinctive but durable and inspiring while remaining safe, inclusive and practical for everyday use.

The consultant shall undertake the role of Principal Designer under the Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations 2015 for the initial design stages of the commission and will then undertake the role of Principal Contractor under the CDM regulations 2015 for the "Build" stage of the commission.

Total value (estimated)

• £181,300,000 excluding VAT
• £217,560,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 23 February 2027 to 11 May 2027
• Possible extension to 16 September 2043
• 16 years, 6 months, 22 days

Description of possible extension:

Should concept design be approved, the Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 3 extension periods as set out below:

Detailed design, testing and commissioning: 3 months

Manufacture, supply and install at Key Sites: 1 year

Ongoing supply and install across the network: 15 years

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

The initial contract is for concept design services. The Contracting Authority reserves the option to extend the contract for subsequent stages including detailed design, prototype development, manufacturing support, supply, installation, and associated services. Any such services will be procured in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the terms of the contract. The estimated value stated includes these optional services.

A capital programme of £6.3million is available for the detailed design, commissioning and 1 year role out programme of 150 to 200 shelters.

Dependent on future funding opportunities the option also exists to continue roll out across the South Yorkshire Networks of all bus shelter assets with an expected further value of £175,000,000.

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

• 34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts
• 44212321 - Bus shelters
• 45213315 - Bus-stop shelter construction work
• 71220000 - Architectural design services

Contract locations

• UKE3 - South Yorkshire

Participation

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation

Standard Procurement Specific Questionnaire

Technical ability conditions of participation

Relevant Experience

Cyber Security

Experience of Sub-Contractor Management

Health and Safety

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Tender submission deadline

24 November 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Tender documentation is available via the ProContract website by expressing an interest in project ID DN833338:

https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About.

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

25 January 2027

Award criteria

Other information

Description of risks to contract performance

• The estimated costs for supply are based on existing arrangements with contingency for the new designs as the actual requirements cannot be known in detail at this stage given there is no finalised design, there is therefore a risk that actual supply costs may vary up or down over time.

• The volume of supply has been estimated for all potential assets, with an allowance for normal replacements per annum. there is a likely risk that this volume will vary due to unforeseen levels of damage and need for more replacement shelters than forecast.

• Risk of legislative changes, regulatory changes or changes in law during the term of the contract.

• Risk of unforeseen circumstances that cause the value of the contract to increase or decrease (previous examples include BREXIT, war, trade-tariffs, pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis)

• Risk of unforeseen political impact.

Applicable trade agreements

• Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contracting authority

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDBT-6675-QXPN

11 Broad Street West

Sheffield

S1 2BQ

United Kingdom

Email: jo.kirk [at] southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Region: UKE32 - Sheffield

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

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