Tender

North East Wales STIP

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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28 Aug 2025 at 14:05

Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited, a sub-central government public authority, is currently seeking bids for the North East Wales Station Improvements Programme (STIP), aimed at enhancing railway station infrastructure across multiple locations. This procurement process falls under the 'works' category and is governed by Welsh devolved regulations, with key activities including infrastructure upgrades such as the installation of new Customer Information Screens, CCTV systems, and LED lighting. The procurement is at the tender stage with an open competition method, and interested businesses must submit tenders by 12:00 on 19 September 2025. Questions regarding the tender should be submitted by 17:00 on 12 September 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 20 October 2025 and conclude by 30 April 2026, with a total estimated value of £1.8 million GBP.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in construction, transport equipment, and installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment. Given the significant scope of works involving replacement and enhancements of station facilities, businesses with expertise in railway infrastructure are ideally positioned to compete. The selection criteria place strong emphasis on both price (60%) and technical quality (40%), suggesting that competitive pricing combined with high-quality technical capabilities could prove advantageous in securing this contract.

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Notice Title

North East Wales STIP

Notice Description

The scope of this contract involves a comprehensive upgrade of station infrastructure across multiple locations. The Contractor will be responsible for: Replacing existing Customer Information Screens (CIS) with new Infotec models. Installing enhanced CCTV systems to improve surveillance, including coverage of new bike hoops and waiting shelters. Supplying and installing new equipment cabinets, cycle shelters, Sheffield stands, concrete bollards, general and recycling bins, black bow top fencing, platform seating, and Voyager waiting shelters. Upgrading station lighting to energy-efficient LED units. Repainting designated assets and updating station signage in line with the Transport for Wales (TfW) Station Toolkit. Installing new PHP units and replacing TVM canopy panels as per the design specifications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05846f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052057-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts

45000000 - Construction work

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

60200000 - Railway transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
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
Catherine Sweeney
Contact Email
catherine.sweeney@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
TLL Wales

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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