Tender

Depot Capacity Modelling Validation

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, overseen by Transport for Wales Rail Limited, seeks to conduct a Depot Capacity Modelling Validation. The project, initiated on 8th August 2025, falls under the services category and is facilitated through an open competition method. This tender involves an independent capacity analysis of the main traction and rolling stock maintenance depot in Cardiff, aiming to validate and expand internal analyses. With a maximum contract value of £60,000, submissions are open until 5th September 2025, and the contract period spans from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. Businesses should note the industry's focus on feasibility studies and advisory services, indicative of the appropriate CPV codes for dismantling works for security installations and related advisory services.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in transport infrastructure analysis and consultancy services. Firms with expertise in feasibility studies and capacity validation can leverage their skills and experiences here, especially considering the open competition format, which encourages participation from a broader array of enterprises, including SMEs. With a high-quality assessment component weighing 80%, alongside price evaluation at 20%, companies with a strong portfolio in qualitative service delivery will find this tender particularly accessible.

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Notice Title

Depot Capacity Modelling Validation

Notice Description

TfW are seeking support in undertaking independent capacity analysis of our main traction and rolling stock maintenance depot at Canton in Cardiff. The primary objectives of this work are to validate the existing capacity analysis we have completed internally and identify opportunities to improve capability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0583e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047135-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45111320 - Dismantling works for security installations

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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