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The Provision of Catering Cart Maintenance Services

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)

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07 Oct 2025 at 15:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited, operating as a sub-central government public authority, has completed its procurement process for the "Provision of Catering Cart Maintenance Services." This contract, awarded on the 7th of October 2025, involves regular maintenance and repair services for a fleet of 53 retail trolleys, 50 hot water urns, and 80 Atlas carts. Located in Pontypridd, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using a direct procurement method, as it was a below-threshold contract without competition. The contract is active from the 1st of October 2025 and will extend through to the 2nd of October 2028, with an estimated gross value of £103,344.97.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses engaged in repair and maintenance services, specifically those experienced in catering equipment. Large-scale service providers like Sovereign Planned Service On Line Ltd, the appointed supplier, epitomise the kind of organisation well-positioned to leverage such opportunities, benefiting from a long-term, stable client relationship with Transport for Wales Rail Limited. The requirement for routine and systematic servicing opens doors for businesses equipped to handle recurring technical and safety maintenance, particularly for catering and mobile equipment. This aligns with the strategic interests of companies aiming to expand within the United Kingdom's public sector supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Catering Cart Maintenance Services

Notice Description

There is a requirement for the TfW Catering Operation to have a contract in place for the regular maintenance and repairs as required for its 53 retail trolley fleet, 50 hot water urns and 80 Mark IV service product/equipment delivery "Atlas" carts. All catering mobile equipment must be regularly serviced to ensure a safe operation. To ensure all retail trolleys and Atlas carts are safe to operate, an annual service needs to be carried out. 45 of the 53 retail trolleys operate using autofill hot water urns for the provision of hot water for beverages. As each of the 50 autofill urns require 6 monthly servicing and portable appliance testing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a9b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062940-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 2 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Sovereign Planned Service On Line Ltd

Further Information

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