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Provision of Engineering Trains, On Track Machines and Associated Services for CVL Works

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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07 May 2026 at 12:16

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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07 May 2026 at 11:36

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales recently completed a direct procurement process for the "Provision of Engineering Trains, On Track Machines and Associated Services for CVL Works". This contract was awarded to Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd and is governed by Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023. The focus of the procurement lies in railway transport services, specifically related to the utility sector, with coverage in the region of South Wales (UKL). The contract, valued at £5,940,000, will commence on 20th May 2026 and is set to run until 18th May 2029, with a possible extension for up to two additional years. The award was announced on 7th May 2026, with Network Rail, as the exclusive supplier due to their ownership of necessary intellectual property and technical integration capabilities, being an essential criterion for their selection.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in railway infrastructure and services, particularly those with strong engineering capabilities and a focus on utility operations. The direct award underscores the importance of possessing unique technical advantages and rights, suggesting a competitive edge for companies that can offer exclusive expertise or proprietary solutions. Businesses that can form partnerships or sub-contracting arrangements with Network Rail may find pathways for growth, especially if they possess complementary skills or services that can support and enhance the execution of this contract. Engaging with Transport for Wales might also open avenues for future collaborations in the rail transport sector across the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Engineering Trains, On Track Machines and Associated Services for CVL Works

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice in relation to the Provision of Engineering Trains, On Track Machines and Associated Services for CVL Works

Procurement Information

The applicable justification under Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 is Schedule 5, paragraph 5. The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract-- (a)due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. As the track asset owner, alternative suppliers do not have the necessary access, approvals, rolling stock interfaces, or operational integration with Network Rail infrastructure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06933e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041913-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60200000 - Railway transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,950,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 18 May 2029 2-3 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
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

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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