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30 Jan 2026 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited is seeking tenders for the procurement titled "MK4 OH2 Minus," focusing on services related to railway maintenance and upgrades. This procurement has been initiated under an open procedure for services valued at £18 million in total. The tender is divided into two lots: Lot 1 involves OH2 Minus Works and Lot 2 covers Bogie Overhaul works, targeting various railway equipment. Interested parties should note that the tender period concludes on 26th May 2026, with the award decision expected by 13th July 2026. The procurement is governed by the UK Public Contracts Regulations with particular adherence to Welsh devolved regulations, and submissions must be completed in English or Welsh via the e-tender Wales platform.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities in the rail maintenance sector, particularly for companies proficient in servicing and overhauling railway components. Both SMEs and VCSEs are considered suitable to compete, given the specified suitability criteria. With emphasis on both pricing (40%) and quality (60%), companies with a robust record in quality service delivery and cost-effective solutions will find this opportunity profitable. Potential participants are encouraged to leverage their technical and economic capabilities to meet the selection criteria, facilitating entry into or expansion within the public transport equipment 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/040614-2026
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
1 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
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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