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.

Renewal: 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 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.

Procurement Act 2023

Open procedure

Tender documentation is available via the ProContract website by expressing an interest in project ID DN833338: https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About.