Planning

Rail Replacement Services - Taxis

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 14:22

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited, a sub-central public authority operating under Welsh devolved regulations, is planning a procurement process for the provision of rail replacement services via taxis. This upcoming tender, titled "Rail Replacement Services - Taxis," falls under the services industry category and is scheduled to be fully initiated by 28th February 2026, with services anticipated to commence from 31st March 2028. This procurement process, governed by UK legislation (2023/54), covers regions within the United Kingdom, specifically designated under the code "UKL" for delivery. The planning stage is currently highlighted in the procurement cycle, indicating that the full tender documentation and processes are set to follow this initial notice published on 5th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in taxi services, particularly those that qualify as small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as stipulated in the suitability criteria for the procurement. The total contract value is estimated to reach up to £48,000,000, highlighting the potential for substantial financial growth for successful bidders over the planned contract period, which spans from 2028 to 2030. Engaging in this procurement process could enable businesses to expand their market presence and operational capabilities, within the framework provided by Transport for Wales Rail Limited's strategic initiatives to enhance rail replacement services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rail Replacement Services - Taxis

Notice Description

The provision to TfWRL of Rail Replacement Services by Taxi

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efe0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080224-2025
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
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
28 Feb 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2030 2-3 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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