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title: "TfGM - Battery Shunter for Metrolink's Queens Road Depot"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-326a72a4-b8ab-408b-94b2-1e15be17d94c"
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# TfGM - Battery Shunter for Metrolink's Queens Road Depot

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-326a72a4-b8ab-408b-94b2-1e15be17d94c

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## Summary

Transport for Greater Manchester is seeking to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of a Battery Shunter for use at Metrolink's Queens Road Depot. This open tender, publishes on 13 January 2020, is classified under the motor vehicles category and has a budget of £250,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 30 March 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 2 May 2020 and last until 30 December 2020. Interested parties can find more details and submit bids via Procontract, referencing DN457376.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying specialised vehicles, particularly those with expertise in battery-powered transport solutions or rail maintenance equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this a suitable tender for companies aiming to expand their operations within the public transport sector. Companies well-versed in delivering goods and services relevant to railway and tramway equipment may find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities.

## Notice

TfGM is looking to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of a Battery Shunter to Metrolink's Queens Road depot. The Battery Shunter will be used by the Metrolink operator (Keolis -Amey Metrolink KAM) for routine/heavy maintenance movement and stabling of the M5000 trams. To bid for this opportunity, please do so via Procontract, https://procontract.due-north.com the ref is as follows: DN457376

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ef6e8bf-c545-4ec5-9c8a-eda09e15c16e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 May 2020 - 30 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers
- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
- 34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2020 at 12:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ef6e8bf-c545-4ec5-9c8a-eda09e15c16e
- 13 Jan 2020 at 12:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/758175c4-82f0-4716-a604-6b71b362025b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ef6e8bf-c545-4ec5-9c8a-eda09e15c16e
  13th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/758175c4-82f0-4716-a604-6b71b362025b
  13th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfgm.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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