Planning

Refurbishment of Buses - Market Engagement Opportunity

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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Planning

23 Jan 2025 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales is seeking to engage with the bus refurbishment market for the development of a specification for the "Refurbishment of Buses - Market Engagement Opportunity." This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with future notices expected from 1 April 2025. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance services of buses (CPV code 50113000). The location for the delivery of services is within the region of UKL (Wales). The preliminary engagement period allows interested parties to understand and respond to this potential opportunity, which is anticipated to drive further market development.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in bus repair and maintenance services. Companies that possess strong capabilities in refurbishing transportation vehicles will find this engagement particularly beneficial. Organisations looking to expand their service offerings in the public transportation sector are well-suited to compete. Potential contractors will benefit from the opportunity to shape the specifications and engage with Transport for Wales early in the process, paving the way for future collaborative projects.

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Notice Title

Refurbishment of Buses - Market Engagement Opportunity

Notice Description

Transport for Wales (TfW) is seeking engagement with the bus refurbishment market to understand the opportunities available in this market, and to further drive the development of a specification. Please refer to attached summary information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please refer to attached summary document. Additional information: Please note original PIN was issued under TfW Rail Limited in error and has been withdrawn. This PIN is correctly aligned with TFW Group and supersedes any previous versions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d5d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002434-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50113000 - Repair and maintenance services of buses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Rebecca Phillips
Contact Email
rebecca.phillips214@tfwrail.wales
Contact Phone
+44 2921673434

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

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