Planning

Purchase of Mk4 OH2 Minus Rakes and Respray

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 08:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer), focuses on acquiring Mk4 OH2 Minus rakes and performing respray operations. The planning stage is currently active, targeting the transport sector in the region of UKL15, specifically Pontypridd, Wales. This procurement falls within the category of goods and is intended to be above the threshold, with an overall gross value of £12,000,000. The contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2025, lasting until 1st October 2027. A future notice for this procurement is anticipated by 1st July 2025. The process aligns with the 2023/54 UK Public General Acts regulations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture, supply, or maintenance of railway industry components. Companies with expertise in railways traffic-control equipment and related repair or maintenance services are particularly well-suited to compete. Participation in this tender provides access to a tangible market within the Welsh transport infrastructure, potentially fostering business expansion and establishing long-term government client relationships. Given the planned investment and scope, businesses with a strategic focus on developing rail transport solutions may find substantial growth potential by partnering in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Mk4 OH2 Minus Rakes and Respray

Notice Description

Purchase of 8 x Mk4 OH2 Minus rakes and painting/respray of 3.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052008
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025562-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 1 Oct 2027 2-3 years
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 RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)
Additional Buyers

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

Contact Name
Georgia Smith
Contact Email
georgia.smith@tfw.wales, supplychain@tfw.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

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