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MK4 Float Bogie Overhaul

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2026 at 14:49

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Apr 2026 at 12:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited is procuring specialist rail equipment maintenance services to overhaul a full rake quantity of MK4 Float bogies. The work supports the OH2 Minus Mk4 Fleet Overhaul, so it is relevant to businesses providing railway engineering, bogie overhaul, rolling-stock maintenance or associated transport equipment services. The procurement is for services rather than the supply of new equipment, covering repair and maintenance activity related to railway equipment. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The requirement was divided into one lot and concerns the complete bogie overhaul scope rather than separate work packages. Businesses should therefore be able to manage an integrated overhaul requirement for a fleet-level rail asset programme.

The procurement has been awarded following a one-lot open procedure. Wabtec UK Ltd was selected on 31 July 2026. The award is valued at £600,000 excluding VAT (£719,999.99 including VAT). The awarded contract period is 17 August 2026 to 16 February 2027, with a six-month extension available if required, to 16 August 2027. The standstill period ends on 12 August 2026, and contract signature is scheduled for 17 August 2026. The tender deadline was 29 April 2026 at 12:00, enquiries closed on 15 April 2026 at 12:00, and the award period ended on 15 May 2026. Two bids reached the final stage, including one from an SME. Evaluation weighted quality at 60% and price at 40%.

This award demonstrates demand from Transport for Wales Rail Limited for specialist overhaul of MK4 Float bogies in support of a wider fleet programme. A credible future competitor would need proven railway engineering and rolling-stock maintenance capability, with practical expertise in bogie inspection, repair, overhaul and return to service. The supplier would need the facilities, tooling, qualified workforce and production planning to process a full rake quantity as one coordinated requirement, while maintaining reliable quality control and traceability. The evaluation emphasis shows that technical delivery and quality assurance matter more than price alone, although bidders must still present a competitive commercial model. Relevant experience delivering comparable rail asset overhauls would strengthen credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MK4 Float Bogie Overhaul

Notice Description

This requirement is for the overhaul of a full rake quantity of bogies to support the OH2 Minus Mk4 Fleet Overhaul.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072789-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 16 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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
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

WABTEC UK LIMITED

Further Information

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