Tender

MK4 OH2 Minus

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited is seeking tenders for a project titled "MK4 OH2 Minus", located in the United Kingdom, and falling under the category of services related to transport equipment and railways. The procurement is divided into two lots: Lot 1, concerning OH2 Minus Works and corrosion repairs, and Lot 2, focusing on bogie overhaul for rolling stock. This tender process, initiated on 30th January 2026, is in the tendering stage, with a submission deadline of 27th April 2026. The open procedure invites competitive bids, ensuring transparency and fairness, and is valued at approximately £18,000,000 gross. Enquiry period ends on 13th April 2026, and the award is expected by 30th June 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in railway maintenance and transportation equipment services, particularly those specializing in repair and overhaul services. With specific emphasis on quality and price, the procurement encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Eligible businesses have the potential to significantly enhance their growth and expand their market presence by providing essential services as outlined in the lots. Firms with strong technical and economic capabilities, as delineated in the Invitation to Tender (ITT), will be well-suited to bid for the contracts, which run from July 2026 to June 2027.

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Notice Title

MK4 OH2 Minus

Notice Description

Lot 1 : OH2 Minus Works articulated in document TFW/VOI3311 Issue 1 and TFW/COI3310 Issue 1 and associated documentation along with OH2 Minus Corrosion Repairs and any movements of rolling stock required. Lot 2: Bogie Overhaul works to cover the ninety-eight fitted to rolling stock and twelve (12) spare bogies

Lot Information

Lot 1 - OH2 Minus Works

OH2 Minus Works articulated in document TFW/VOI3311 Issue 1 and TFW/COI3310 Issue 1 and associated documentation along with OH2 Minus Corrosion Repairs and any movements of rolling stock required.

Lot 2 - Bogie Overhaul

Lot 2: Bogie Overhaul works to cover the ninety-eight fitted to rolling stock and twelve (12) spare bogies

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06131b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008512-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)
Contact Name
Jodie Dyer
Contact Email
jodie.dyer@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

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