Planning

Supply of Workwear and PPE

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 14:06

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited, operating as a utility buyer, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Supply of Workwear and PPE." This procurement falls under the industry category of occupational clothing and relevant accessories and is located in the UK, specifically Wales. The procurement process is set to commence with a planned contract period beginning on 7th December 2026 and concluding on 1st December 2030. Key dates include the publication of the pipeline notice on 5th December 2025 and a future notice planned for 31st August 2026. The legal basis for this tender is defined under UK legislation 2023/54.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE). The tender is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its classification status and suitability criteria. With an estimated gross value of £1,500,000, this tender offers potential business growth for suppliers capable of addressing the needs of a significant utility organisation like Transport for Wales. Competitive businesses in the occupational clothing sector with the ability to supply high-quality goods may find this opportunity particularly advantageous for expanding their market presence in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Workwear and PPE

Notice Description

The provision to TfWRL of the Supply of Workwear and PPE

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080202-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 20269 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Dec 2026 - 1 Dec 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)
Contact Name
Curtis Jordan
Contact Email
supplychain@tfw.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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