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Open tender · Notice 099216-2026

001 Public Transport Shelter Improvement Programme (Bus and Tram)

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

Value
£181.3m
Closes
24 Nov 2026 (16 days)
Where
Yorkshire and the Humber
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
23 Feb 2027 – 11 May 2027

In plain English

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority wants a delivery partner for its bus and tram shelter improvement programme across South Yorkshire, starting with concept design and with options to extend into detailed design, manufacture, installation and ongoing supply across the network. The estimated value is £181,300,000 and bids close on 24 November 2026 at 12:00 under an open procedure; the notice gives the contract dates as 23 February 2027 to 11 May 2027 but does not state a contract length.

Good fit for: Design-led firms or consortia able to design, manufacture and install bus and tram shelters, and to act as CDM Principal Designer and Principal Contractor.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Must act as CDM Principal Designer, then Principal Contractor The consultant shall undertake the role of Principal Designer under the Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations 2015 for the initial design stages
  • Later stages cover manufacture, install and supply Stage 3: Manufacture, Install and Supply for key locations
  • Ongoing supply and install across the whole network is an option Stage 4: Ongoing supply and install across the network

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

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.

Read the official notice Tender documents

Getting the documents

procontract.due-north.com/Home/About (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).

Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 20 Oct 2026.

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