Issue details

Tram replacement bus service at a cost of £162,321.60 for operation of tram replacement bus services during planned engineering works during the summer school holidays.

The contract will start on Saturday 20 July 2024 and is anticipated to end Sunday 1 September 2024.

Without this service, the tram network would not be linked effectively.

A tender was issued, and two bids were received based on the various requirements for the service.

Prior to tenders being issued the tram timetable was not known so LOT 2 had two options. Now that the tram timetable is known, we are recommending awarding Lots 1, 2a and 3. A summary of bids is included below.

Bidders:

Bidder 1 - First South Yorkshire:
• Lots 1, 2a and 3 on a Minimum Cost basis at £162,321.60.

Bidder 2 – [redacted]

Lot 1, 2a and 3 Lot 1, 2b and 3
[redacted] [redacted] [redacted]
First SY £162,321.60 [redacted]

Should works overrun a separate agreement on a daily cost will need to be agreed with the operator.

Recommend award:

First South Yorkshire Min Cost at £162,321.60