Tender

Mk4 OH2 Minus and Corrosion Repair

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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TenderCancellation

08 Aug 2025 at 14:02

Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited is overseeing a procurement process for the "Mk4 OH2 Minus and Corrosion Repair," which falls under the category of repair and maintenance services related to railways. Located in the United Kingdom, this procurement process is currently at the planning stage after an initial tender was cancelled due to requirements for further accreditation. The procurement employs an open procedure method, with a revised request for proposal anticipated shortly. Key dates include a tender submission end date initially set for 25th August 2025, with an original award period ending on 12th September 2025; however, these dates may be subject to change following the reissuance of the tender.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in railway maintenance and repair services to expand their portfolio by securing contracts with a high-profile public authority in Wales. With a projected contract value of up to £10 million, this procurement is particularly attractive to companies with a proven track record in complex maintenance projects and economic and technical capabilities required by the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Companies adept at meeting detailed regulatory demands and delivering innovative solutions will be well-positioned to compete successfully in this process, fostering growth and establishing significant partnerships in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Mk4 OH2 Minus and Corrosion Repair

Notice Description

This Request for Proposal (the RfP) sets out the detailed requirements for the Mk4 OH2 Minus Scope of Maintenance and Corrosion Repair along with the repainting of three rakes for TfWR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054972
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047343-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF47 0DY
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
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

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