Award

Help Points

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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Award

02 Jun 2025 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited, a utility buyer, recently concluded a procurement process for communications equipment under the category of goods. This procurement, specifically for "Help Points", addresses the need for effective communication tools in stations to ensure safety and customer service standards, complying with ORR regulations. The procurement was directly awarded to Gee Communications Ltd without competition due to the urgency of replacing defective assets. The contract, valued gross at £123,364.51, covers the provision of 34 Single Button VOIP Help Points. Located within the UK, the procurement process is complete and the contract period ran from 20th March 2025 to 30th June 2025.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses in the communications industry, particularly those specialising in VOIP technology and public safety equipment. Although this particular contract was awarded directly, businesses that can offer innovative solutions and products in communications technology may position themselves favourably for future opportunities with Transport for Wales Rail Limited, as well as other public authorities facing similar needs. Companies with large-scale operational capabilities and expertise in servicing rural and semi-urban areas would find themselves well-suited for such competitive tenders, ensuring better preparedness to fulfil public sector requirements.

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Notice Title

Help Points

Notice Description

TfWRL currently have defective assets, and assets that are at risk of ceasing in functionality. We must maintain ORR standards for every station to have a Help Point, ensuring our customers have a way of contacting us when in need of help, for general customer queries, or if in distress and in a vulnerable situation. The direct Award has been necessary to mitigate the risk of the defective assets posing a significant risk to passengers at unstaffed/partially staffed locations. The risk would result in passengers not being able to contact control if help is required. Noting some of these locations are in rural areas, meaning lack of phone signal could result in a Help Point acting as a point of refuge. This is a one-off purchase of 34 Single Button VOIP Help Points and power supplies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029293-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32570000 - Communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£102,803 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)
Contact Name
TfWRL Procurement
Contact Email
procurement.help@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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEE COMMUNICATIONS

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