Planning

Mk4 Maintenance Agreement

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 14:08

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited, a public authority functioning under Welsh devolved regulations, is initiating the "Mk4 Maintenance Agreement" tender. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting repair, maintenance, and associated services related to railways. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned start date set for 1st January 2027 and completion by 1st January 2030. The anticipated value of the contract is £800,000, excluding taxes, and it is primarily targeting the UK region, particularly Wales. A future communication notice is expected by 31st October 2026, providing detailed requirements for this tender.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to provide comprehensive railway maintenance and related services. Given its substantial scope and regional focus, the Mk4 Maintenance Agreement could be a vital contract for businesses aiming to expand their presence in the public transport sector. Companies with expertise in transportation infrastructure maintenance, particularly those with experience in rail, will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Establishing a partnership with a reputable entity like Transport for Wales Rail Limited can also enhance business credibility and market positioning.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mk4 Maintenance Agreement

Notice Description

The provision to TfWRL of Mk4 Maintenance Agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080205-2025
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

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

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
31 Oct 20269 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 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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