Decision Maker: Executive Director of Transport
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Tram replacement bus service at a cost of
£48,423.00 for operation between University and Shrewsbury
Road via the city centre, to allow for the major works to be
completed in the city centre. Tender is for 9 days operation from
Sat 25/05 to Sun 02/06.
Without this service, the tram network would not be linked
effectively.
A tender was issued, and two bids were received based on a 5 PVR
working option. The service will operate as a free service.
Bidders:
Bidder 1 - First South Yorkshire:
• EURO VI retrofit Min Cost £48,423.00 with five double
deckers
Bidder 2 – [redacted]
• EURO VI Min Cost £68,700 – note that this is for
x3 double deckers and x2 single deckers
Recommend award:
First South Yorkshire Min Cost at £48,423.00
Option 2 – at a cost of
£48,423.00
1. Do not provide emergency bus service - this
would mean the tram network would not be linked except for the use
of local bus services. Services such as the 120 and X1/X2/X3
provide an alternative but would lead to greater customer confusion
and uncertainty on journey requirements.
2. Agree provision of 9 day Tram replacement bus service –
recommended award to First. Note that the Netherthorpe Tram stop
will not be served with local services only available.
3. Provide a more extensive tram replacement service linking more
parts of the separated system including Shalesmoor to Cricket Inn
Road. This is not recommended as the bus operators do not have the
resources available to achieve this without significant cost of
resources being bought in from the national group.
Publication date: 09/05/2024
Date of decision: 09/05/2024
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