Planning

Laser Wheel Management System

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 14:07

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited, operating as a sub-central government public authority, is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for a Laser Wheel Management System. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance services of locomotive wheelsets. The delivery will take place in the region of the UK, with the contract period expected from 1st December 2027 to 3rd December 2032. A future notice is set to be published by 6th January 2027, as per the latest information on their planned procurement timeline.

This procurement represents an exciting business opportunity for enterprises, particularly SMEs, that specialise in innovative railway maintenance technologies and services. With a gross contract value of £960,000, businesses capable of delivering advanced wheel management solutions will find this tender appealing. Particularly, companies that can demonstrate experience and innovation in handling large-scale railway system projects would be well-positioned to leverage this contract for substantial business growth. As such, it invites skilled and competitive firms in the relevant sector to participate in the upcoming tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laser Wheel Management System

Notice Description

The provision to TfWRL of Laser Wheel Management System

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080203-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50221300 - Repair and maintenance services of locomotive wheelsets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2027 - 3 Dec 2032 Over 5 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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