---
title: "Supply of Shunter Unit for Nunnery Depot"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055c74"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-08-07"
---

# Supply of Shunter Unit for Nunnery Depot

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055c74

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046984-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 14:08 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046984-2025
- 29 Jul 2025 at 09:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043728-2025
- 10 Jul 2025 at 07:29 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038777-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046984-2025
  7th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043728-2025
  29th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038777-2025
  10th July 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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