Planning

EPOS and CEW for On-Board Catering

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process in question is orchestrated by Transport for Wales Rail Limited, identified as a utility buyer and classified as a public authority under sub-central government, following Welsh devolved regulations. The tender is currently in the planning stage and pertains to the supply of Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) systems and Catering Equipment and Ware (CEW) to enhance on-board catering services. Given its significant scope, the procurement involves the supply, installation, and maintenance of EPOS terminals and commercial catering equipment, with a contract value estimated at £720,000 gross. This project, described under the CPV codes for computer-related equipment and data-processing machines, is intended for implementation across the United Kingdom, specifically within the specified region of UKL. The contract period is expected to commence on 26th September 2026 and conclude by 25th September 2029, with a future notice date set for 31st January 2026.

This tender presents a fertile ground for businesses specialising in technology and catering equipment due to its comprehensive scope and substantial budget allocation. Companies dealing in the supply and installation of computer-related hardware, as well as those engaged in producing and maintaining commercial catering equipment, would find this opportunity rewarding. The tender opens a pathway for enterprises to expand their market footprint by underpinning the essential service of on-board catering for Transport for Wales Rail Limited, thus aligning well with entities aiming to cement their presence in the transport and hospitality sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPOS and CEW for On-Board Catering

Notice Description

Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) systems and Catering Equipment and Ware (CEW) to support on-board catering services. Includes the supply, installation, and maintenance of EPOS terminals and related peripherals to enable efficient transaction processing, alongside the provision of commercial catering equipment, galley units, trolleys, utensils, and associated catering ware required for service delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efdf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080221-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
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 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 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

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