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(MSA) - Manufacturing and Supply Agreement & (TSSSA) - Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement for the purchase of 10 X DMU's

Transport for Wales

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17 Mar 2026 at 09:19

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales has completed the procurement process for a direct award contract with Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles S.A to manufacture and supply 10 additional DMUs (Diesel Multiple Units). This agreement also includes a Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement. This initiative, supporting the existing fleet of 77 units, aims to enhance service resilience and operational capacity, especially on busy routes in regions like Chester and Machynlleth. The procurement falls under the public authority central government category, with Welsh devolved regulations applicable. The process is tagged as an award and contract stage, with the award notice published on 17th March 2026. The contract covers railway transport services across the UK, specifically in Wales, and aims to address interoperability requirements with the Class 197 fleet for safety and operational efficiency. The contract is set to commence on 31st October 2030 and may extend to 31st October 2035.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the railway industry, particularly those involved in manufacturing, technical support, and supply chain management for transport equipment and spare parts. The project requires a high level of technical expertise to adhere to interoperability standards and intellectual property constraints. As such, large organisations with experience in complex railway transport solutions and international operations are well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The direct award method underscores the need for specialised skills and established capabilities in maintaining critical transport infrastructure, making it an attractive target for businesses looking to expand their portfolios in the railway and public transport sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(MSA) - Manufacturing and Supply Agreement & (TSSSA) - Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement for the purchase of 10 X DMU's

Notice Description

Transport for Wales (TfW) are discussing a direct award with Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles S.A to manufacture and supply 10 additional DMU's to support the existing 77 units (DMU's) operating on the Transport for Wales network along with a separate maintenance arrangement though a technical Support and spares supply agreement (TSSSA)

Procurement Information

The additional 10 units are required as an addition to the current fleet of 77 units to provide resilience to support existing services operated out of Chester and Machynlleth and provide additional capacity on busy passenger routes by permitting flexible multiple unit configuration on capacity challenges services. Units operating on the Wales and Cross Border (WCB) network have an absolute requirement to be interoperable with the existing WCB Class 197 fleet. This interoperability is required for critical safety, and operational reasons The additional 10 units are required as an addition to the current fleet of 77 units to provide resilience to support existing services operated out of Chester and Machynlleth and provide additional capacity on busy passenger routes by permitting flexible multiple unit configuration on capacity challenges services. Units operating on the Wales and Cross Border (WCB) network have an absolute requirement to be interoperable with the existing WCB Class 197 fleet. This interoperability is required for critical safety, and operational reasons The additional 10 units are required as an addition to the current fleet of 77 units to provide resilience to support existing services operated out of Chester and Machynlleth and provide additional capacity on busy passenger routes by permitting flexible multiple unit configuration on capacity challenges services. Units operating on the Wales and Cross Border (WCB) network have an absolute requirement to be interoperable with the existing WCB Class 197 fleet. This interoperability is required for critical safety, and operational reasons Design constraints include Intellectual Property Right (IPR) challenges. Although IPR is licensed to the Operator and Owner this license does not give any rights to: (a) manufacture, modify or convert parts interfacing with the Units and/or (b) to manufacture the Units, spares or special equipment. This IPR issue would therefore present serious design and post-design interoperability challenges that would be impossible to overcome.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023821-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts

60200000 - Railway transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,400,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2030 - 31 Oct 2033 3-4 years
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
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
Postcode Area
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

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles S.A

Further Information

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