Provision of Engineering Trains, On Track Machines and Associated Services for CVL Works (Contract Details Notice)

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 13:03

Award

07 May 2026 at 12:16

Award

07 May 2026 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales has concluded the procurement process for the provision of engineering trains, on-track machines, and associated services for the Core Valley Lines (CVL) works. This procurement falls under the services category and has been completed through a direct award to Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, a supplier with exclusive rights necessary for the contract due to their intellectual property and infrastructure integration. The contract, valued grossly at £5,940,000, commenced on 19 May 2026 and will continue until 14 May 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. The services will be delivered primarily in the United Kingdom region of Wales (UKL) under the utilities special regime. This procurement was governed under the Procurement Act 2023, specifically under the legal basis outlined in UKPGA 2023/54 and executed by a public authority - sub-central government, reflecting Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in railway transport services and related sectors, particularly those capable of leveraging large-scale projects that align with infrastructure and engineering service requirements. Firms that specialise in advanced railway technologies, possess exclusive capabilities, and have the necessary approvals to integrate with existing infrastructure could greatly benefit from this type of government contract. The nature of the direct award highlights the importance of being ahead in innovation and compliance, providing a competitive edge to businesses holding proprietary technologies or strategic partnerships with infrastructure owners like Network Rail. The extended period and potential renewals offer long-term business growth, making it an advantageous proposition for companies seeking to expand their operations within the UK rail industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Engineering Trains, On Track Machines and Associated Services for CVL Works (Contract Details Notice)

Notice Description

A Contract Details 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06933e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055246-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£4,950,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 14 May 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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