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Canton Depot - VEMIS/AVIS Enabling Works

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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Award

07 Oct 2025 at 12:44

Tender

20 Jun 2025 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited, operating under a sub-central government authority regulated by Welsh devolved regulations, has awarded the Canton Depot – VEMIS/AVIS Enabling Works contract. This project involves construction work to facilitate the installation of a Brake Pad Measuring System at the Canton Depot, with the aim of enhancing the functionality of railway equipment. The procurement followed an open method, below the threshold for open competition, and the contract was awarded to Cairns Cross. The award phase is complete as of 7th October 2025, and the contract is active, commencing on 1st November 2025 and concluding on 1st April 2026. The address for this project is in Pontypridd, UK, with the category focusing on works.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction work, installation services, and the supply of railway equipment components such as brakes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in railway infrastructure and mechanical installations, stand to benefit from participating in similar future tenders. The focus on automatic measurement systems aligns with ongoing technological advancements in the railway sector, encouraging innovation and competitiveness in these fields. The project not only supports infrastructural growth but also invites businesses to contribute to a critical utility service development in the region.

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Notice Title

Canton Depot - VEMIS/AVIS Enabling Works

Notice Description

There is a requirement to provide enabling works to facilitate the installation of a Brake Pad Measuring System (BPMS) at Canton Depot, the installation of the BPMS will be delivered by Siemens MRX, these enabling works ensure the BPMS installation functionality. The BPMS will automatically measure the TfWRL rolling stock when entering onto depot from the Mainline.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0550fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062878-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

34322000 - Brakes and brake parts

34940000 - Railway equipment

45000000 - Construction work

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 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
Jodie Dyer
Contact Email
jodie.dyer@tfw.wales
Contact Phone
+447788291352

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

CAIRNS CROSS

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