C-25-040 Supply of Two (2) Road-Rail Vehicles (RRVs) for the South Yorkshire Supertram Network

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is seeking to procure two (2) new Road-Rail Vehicles (RRVs) for use on the South Yorkshire Supertram network. Each vehicle shall be configured as a complete OHLE maintenance vehicle, including the required working/access platform and associated mission equipment, together with full integration of the Authority-supplied OHLE pantograph, as defined in the Technical Specification. The vehicles will be used primarily to support the inspection, maintenance and repair of the Supertram Overhead Line Equipment (OHLE), including planned maintenance and emergency response activities.

The vehicles shall be suitable for operation on both road and rail and shall be compatible with the relevant track, infrastructure and operating conditions across the Supertram network. The Authority anticipates that the contract will start on 01/03/2026 and will run for a period of 6 years and 6 months comprising of an estimated 18 months programme for design, manufacture, delivery, testing and final acceptance, following by 5 years warranty, and optional maintenance term. The Authority reserves the right to extend the warranty contract for a further 1 x 24 months subject to satisfactory performance.