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Maintenance of Class 153 Fleet at Landore Depot

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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31 Mar 2026 at 13:25

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31 Mar 2026 at 13:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (TfWR) has awarded a contract for the maintenance of the Class 153 Fleet at the Landore Depot, located within South Wales. The contract involves services such as scheduled 'A' and 'B' examinations, corrective and defect repairs, as well as cleaning and the use of depot facilities. This direct award procurement, completed under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, was deemed necessary due to a lack of alternative depot facilities in South Wales capable of delivering the required service. The contract period spans from 16 April 2026 to 31 December 2027, with key deadlines including the contract signature scheduled for 15 April 2026. The initial award amount is approximately £1.4 million, with Chrysalis Rail Services Limited identified as the supplier.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in rail maintenance and support services, particularly those located or operational within the South Wales region. Businesses able to provide efficient and reliable maintenance services while ensuring proximity to TfWR’s Canton Train Maintenance Depot may find similar opportunities through TfWR’s ongoing operational needs. Large-scale suppliers with expertise in the repair and maintenance of rolling stock are particularly well-suited to harness growth through such contracts, as demonstrated by the successful awarding to Chrysalis Rail Services Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance of Class 153 Fleet at Landore Depot

Notice Description

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (TfWR) requires a facility to support maintenance activities and stabling requirements for Class 153 Active Travel and other Class 153 units leased from Porterbrook Leasing Company limited. The required scope of works includes: * Scheduled 'A' and 'B' exams; * Corrective and defect repairs; * Internal cleaning when requested; * Occasional External Cleaning; and * Storage, shunting and use of depot facilities to support maintenance. To maintain operational efficiency, the location must be within TfWR's South Wales network and in close proximity to TfWR's Canton Train Maintenance Depot (Canton), which is where services start and finish each day. The scope of activities will be required for 18months with (May 2026 - December 2027).

Procurement Information

No other depot in South Wales that could deliver this service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067945
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029743-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,166,666 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 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 RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)
Contact Name
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHRYSALIS RAIL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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