Planning

Class 158 Maintenance Agreement

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 14:09

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) involves a Class 158 Maintenance Agreement, focusing on services within the rail maintenance industry category. The buying organisation, a public authority operating under Welsh devolved regulations, is based in Pontypridd, United Kingdom, and aims to finalise the maintenance agreement for a contract period starting on 1st April 2026 and ending on 1st April 2029. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, and a future notice is set to be communicated by 31st January 2026. The total value of the contract is estimated at £9.6 million gross, with the main procurement category being services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in rail and related maintenance services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they are deemed suitable for this contract. Companies equipped to deliver comprehensive maintenance services under the legal framework provided can leverage this opportunity for growth and to establish a strong foothold in the public procurement market. With a planned contract and a structured timeline for the initiation of services, businesses that meet the requirements can benefit from long-term engagement with a central public authority in the UK rail sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Class 158 Maintenance Agreement

Notice Description

The provision to TfWRL of Class 158 Maintenance Agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efd4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080208-2025
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
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
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 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2029 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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