Tenders/On-Bus Technology for the South Yorkshire Franchised Bus Fleet - Preliminary Market Engagement

On-Bus Technology for the South Yorkshire Franchised Bus Fleet - Preliminary Market Engagement

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

Published: Nov 3, 2026

Updated: Nov 3, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology, transport and logistics and security and defense sectors, with a focus on Urban Mobility. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is planning to buy on-bus technology to support bus franchising in South Yorkshire. The requirement covers Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL), Traffic Light Prioritisation (TLP) and Operational Communications (Radio), with Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) as a costed option; a Vehicle Edge Compute Gateway and systems integration; CCTV, including enforcement-grade CCTV; and Bridge Strike Prevention. Each solution will be supplied, installed, integrated and supported across the franchised fleet of about 723 mixed single-deck and double-deck vehicles from several manufacturers, phased in from September 2027. SYMCA wants the market's views on the proposed lots, whether the draft requirements can be delivered, the APC option, timescales, and pricing models. To take part, please email Joanna Driscoll at Joanna.Driscoll@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk to request the engagement pack, which includes a questionnaire and a requirements response sheet. Please put "On-Bus Technology PME" in the subject line.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on November 3, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 104208-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has issued 144 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 17 currently open and 85 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Transport & Logistics, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: November 3, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 104208-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.