Tender

MK4 OH2 Minus

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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30 Jan 2026 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited is actively seeking services through an open procurement process for the "MK4 OH2 Minus," covering two principal lots focusing on rail maintenance and overhaul. The industry category involves repair, maintenance, transport equipment, and auxiliary products related to railways. This procurement is under the Welsh devolved regulations and is scheduled at an active stage for tender submissions. Located in Pontypridd, United Kingdom, potential suppliers have until 11 May 2026 to submit their bids, with the enquiry period ending on 27 April 2026. The award period is set to conclude by 13 July 2026. The total estimated value for the procurement is £18,000,000, with specific lots addressing different components of rail work.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in rail maintenance and equipment services, particularly those adept at corrosion repairs and bogie overhauls. Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), the open procurement procedure facilitates an accessible entry point for various service providers. With award criteria valuing quality over price, businesses with high-quality service provision can leverage this tender for business growth. The scope accommodates involvement in one or both lots, enhancing opportunities for diverse business engagement within the UK's rail sector.

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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/028065-2026
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
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 28 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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