Planning

Cycle Hire

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 14:20

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited, a public authority governed by Welsh devolved regulations, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of a cycle hire service. This project, titled "Cycle Hire", falls under the services category and is set to be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKL region. The contract is projected to run from 31 January 2026 to 31 January 2031. With a gross budget of £480,000, the procurement process is initiated as a tender and is scheduled for further notice on 8 December 2025. Located in Pontypridd, Transport for Wales is seeking to implement this public service to enhance transportation facilities within the region.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of bicycles and civil engineering consultancy services. Companies suited to this contract are those that cater to the public sector and adhere to the required standards as defined in the UK public procurement legislation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly advantageous, given its suitability designation for such businesses. Engaging in this project could allow for strategic partnerships with a recognised public authority and offer long-term benefits given the contract’s five-year duration. The opportunity to contribute to the infrastructure and public services in Wales marks a significant potential for innovative and community-focused businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cycle Hire

Notice Description

The provision to TfWRL of Cycle Hire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080220-2025
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

34430000 - Bicycles

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
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
8 Dec 2025Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2031 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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