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Cogitaire - Trainserv

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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14 Apr 2026 at 08:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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10 Apr 2026 at 12:06

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited, a utility buyer based in Pontypridd, has completed the procurement process for the "Cogitaire - TrainServ" initiative. The tender involves services in the rail industry, specifically deploying driver performance monitoring tools. The procurement was conducted directly, below the threshold, and without competition. The trial software will be applied on Core Valley lines, with other train operators across the UK also utilising this software. The contract was awarded to Cogitare LTD, with a gross value of £58,800, and is set to start from the 27th of April 2026, ending on the 30th of April 2026, following the scheduled future signature date on 27th April 2026.

This tender represents significant business growth potential, particularly for large service providers offering rail industry solutions. Cogitare LTD has demonstrated its capability by securing the contract due to its specialised software. Rail technology developers and those involved in monitoring and maintenance services will find opportunities to expand their offerings and increase market penetration through similar tenders. The strategic development by Transport for Wales Rail Limited opens avenues for businesses equipped to deliver enhanced rail network capabilities and innovations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cogitaire - Trainserv

Notice Description

The TrainServ software developed by Cogitaire is a driver performance monitoring tool. It will be a trial on the Core Valley lines . It analyses performance including speed vs capability of the network. Other train operators across the UK rail network are using this software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ffe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033551-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
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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

COGITARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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