Award

Canton Wheel Lathe Contract Award

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Sep 2025 at 13:25

Tender

02 May 2025 at 10:51

Planning

28 Mar 2025 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Canton Wheel Lathe Contract has been awarded by Transport for Wales Rail Limited to RTS, signalling the completion stage of this procurement. This contract, valued at approximately £1,993,132 GBP gross, focuses on construction works and is situated within the United Kingdom, specifically under the Welsh devolved regulations. The awarding date was 12 September 2025, and the contract period spans from 1 October 2025 to 31 December 2026. The procurement followed an open, below-threshold competition method, with bidding concluding in June 2025. Transport for Wales Rail Limited, a sub-central government public authority, operates from Pontypridd, Wales.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and industrial machinery, particularly those specialising in the transportation and infrastructure sectors. Companies with a focus on quality and price competitiveness would benefit greatly from engaging in similar procurement endeavours, given that the selection heavily weighted commercial and technical expertise. The open procurement process encourages entries from SMEs, enhancing competitive opportunities for diverse business scales. Establishing a relationship with major buyers like Transport for Wales can provide sustained growth and visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Canton Wheel Lathe Contract Award

Notice Description

Award of the Contract Wheel Lathe Tender

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056229-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42000000 - Industrial machinery

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,660,943 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
23 May 2025Expired
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)
Contact Name
Helen Simmonds
Contact Email
helen.simmonds@tfwrail.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RTS

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