Framework for the Supply of Rail for the Sheffield Super Tram System
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority · Local authority
In brief
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority awarded this contract to Saarstahl Rail and British Steel Limited on 22 December 2025.
It is a framework worth up to £3,500,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 December 2025.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 - Grooved Rail 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2029 What this lot coversTo 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: • Amount - 500t (METRIC TONNES) • Rail to be supplied in nominally 18.288m length, within the tolerance in BS EN14811:2019. | — | £2,200,000 |
| Lot 2 - Flat Bottomed Rail 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2029 What this lot coversTo 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 rail: • Amount -300t (METRIC TONNES) • Rail to be supplied in nominally 18.288m length, within the tolerance in BSEN13674-4:2019. • All rails to be undrilled. | — | £1,300,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saarstahl Rail | Lot 1 - Grooved Rail, Lot 2 - Flat Bottomed Rail | £704,830 | Awarded 22 December 2025 |
| British Steel Limited 2 bids received | Lot 2 - Flat Bottomed Rail | £373,200 | Awarded 22 December 2025 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 065455-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 085569-2025
About the buyer
Procurements
108Awards
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From notice 065455-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 15 October 2025, last updated 22 December 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.