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AVIR Services for 756 & 398

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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03 Mar 2026 at 11:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Transport for Wales Rail Limited involved the direct award of a contract titled "AVIR Services for 756 & 398" in the industry category of surveillance and security systems and devices. This process is governed by Welsh devolved regulations, with the legal basis set by the UK Public General Acts of 2023. Taking place in Pontypridd, South Wales, the contract is aimed at providing advanced monitoring equipment for train fleets on the Core Valley Lines. The award for this contract is pending, with key dates being the future signature on 16th March 2026 and the contract period from 17th to 18th March 2026. The procurement method employed was direct, below threshold and without competition.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in surveillance and security systems, particularly those that can offer integrated solutions for vehicle-mounted monitoring equipment. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises, such as One Big Circle, which has already conducted a feasibility study for the combined system intended for Class 756 and Class 398 trains. Businesses adept at innovative technology solutions and those aligning with public sector collaborations in Wales can find fertile ground for expansion. The simplified procurement process and specific suitability for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) further enhance the accessible nature of this tender for qualified suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AVIR Services for 756 & 398

Notice Description

There is a business objective to provide train mount ed monitoring equipment to some of the TfW fleet to be used on the Core Valley Lines, this consists of PLPR (line scanning camera equipment to look for faults with track components ), UGMS (unmanned Geometry measurement systems to measure track quality and log defects), and Pan Monitoring (Pantograph video monitoring ). Up to now, these were 3 separate systems to be provided by 3 separate suppliers. A survey and feasibility study by One Big Circle, will determine if a combined system will fit both a Class 756 & Class 398 vehicle.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018834-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,771 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 18 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONE BIG CIRCLE

Further Information

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