Planning

Vehicle Service and Maintenance (Cars & Vans)

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

26 May 2026 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process, initiated by Transport for Wales Rail Limited, focuses on the "Vehicle Service and Maintenance (Cars & Vans)" contract, targeting the services category. The process is in the planning stage, as indicated in the latest update on 26th May 2026. The contract involves the provision of maintenance and servicing for internal combustion engine vehicles, including both cars and light commercial vans, due to commence on 1st August 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2031. The procurement will address locations across Wales, specifically within the UKL region, and a future notice is anticipated by 30th June 2026. The contract's total estimated value is £1,530,000, covering both planned and reactive maintenance to ensure vehicles remain safe and operationally sound.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises specialising in automotive repair and maintenance services. Companies equipped with expertise in servicing internal combustion engine vehicles for both cars and vans stand to benefit. The procurement aligns well with service providers that offer comprehensive vehicle safety inspections, repairs, and regular maintenance services. The substantial contract value and the long-term engagement over five years provide a steady stream of revenue and the potential for establishing a robust partnership with a public authority operating under the Welsh devolved regulations.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Vehicle Service and Maintenance (Cars & Vans)

Notice Description

Provision of maintenance and servicing for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, including cars and light commercial vans. The requirement covers planned and reactive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and associated services to ensure vehicles remain safe, compliant, and operationally available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a2dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048505-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,275,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)
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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06a2dc-2026-05-26T10:38:09+01:00",
    "date": "2026-05-26T10:38:09+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06a2dc",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "planning": {
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "048505-2026",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK1",
                "description": "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048505-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-05-26T10:38:09+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-12619906",
            "name": "Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "12619906"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "3 Llys Cadwyn",
                "locality": "Pontypridd",
                "postalCode": "CF37 4TH",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKL15"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Rachel Probert",
                "email": "supplychain@tfw.wales"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.tfw.wales",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "GB-WLS",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS",
                        "description": "Welsh devolved regulations apply"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-COH-12619906",
        "name": "Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "TFW1031.00",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Vehicle Service and Maintenance (Cars & Vans)",
        "description": "Provision of maintenance and servicing for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, including cars and light commercial vans. The requirement covers planned and reactive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and associated services to ensure vehicles remain safe, compliant, and operationally available",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "50110000",
                        "description": "Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKL",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 1530000,
            "amount": 1275000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2031-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2026-06-30T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "status": "planned"
    },
    "language": "en"
}