Tender

Supply of Shunter Unit for Nunnery Depot

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

07 Aug 2025 at 14:08

Tender

29 Jul 2025 at 09:30

Planning

10 Jul 2025 at 07:29

Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking suppliers for the "Supply of Shunter Unit for Nunnery Depot" project in Sheffield. This procurement is classified under the railway maintenance or service vehicles category, with a specific focus on electric shunter units. The project, currently in the tender stage, involves purchasing a shunter unit with a 65-ton shunting capability along with 5 years of maintenance. The procurement is being conducted through an open competition, with submissions to be made electronically. The tender period ends on 12th September 2025, with all enquiries to be submitted by 5th September 2025. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st October 2025 and conclude by the end of February 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in railway vehicle manufacturing and maintenance, particularly those experienced in producing electric shunter units. Small to medium enterprises with competitive pricing and high-quality standards will find this procurement particularly advantageous, given the emphasis on quality over price in the award criteria. This opportunity is ideal for companies looking to expand within the UK's rail sector, providing critical infrastructure support in South Yorkshire. Suppliers capable of meeting these requirements are encouraged to participate in this open procurement process.

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Notice Title

Supply of Shunter Unit for Nunnery Depot

Notice Description

The purchase of a 100ton capable electric shunter unit for Nunnery Depot, Sheffield with 5 years maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046984-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
David Nichols
Contact Email
david.nichols@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441142203487

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2BQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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