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Transport Infrastructure, Maintenance & Enhancements (TIME) Framework

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)

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24 Aug 2026 at 16:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited is developing the Transport Infrastructure, Maintenance & Enhancements (TIME) Framework, a multi-lot framework for rail and wider transport infrastructure works and services across Wales. It is intended to support maintenance, renewal, improvement and enhancement of rail infrastructure and associated assets. The potential scope includes railway construction and civil engineering, engineering design, fencing and safety equipment installation, electrical installation, site preparation, geotechnical engineering, land management, tree cutting and maintenance, refurbishment, and construction of transport-related buildings. Transport for Wales is the buyer, with Transport for Wales also involved. The framework is expected to provide a route to market for transport programmes and projects, with lots reflecting different market specialisms and delivery capabilities.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the buyer has set out an intention to run a formal procurement after market engagement, but there is no invitation to tender yet. The proposed arrangement is a multi-lot framework for works, under the utilities regime, and is above the relevant threshold. The current estimated value is £250,000,000 excluding VAT, or £300,000,000 including VAT. One planned lot is identified, marked suitable for SMEs. Its expected contract period is 30 November 2027 to 30 November 2031, with a possible extension to 30 November 2033. The buyer expects the next notice on 30 January 2027. Market engagement registration is requested by 20 September 2026; events are planned for 24 September in Pontypridd and 29 September in Wrexham.

The work is likely to suit contractors, engineering consultancies and specialist infrastructure service providers with experience of rail, transport or related civil engineering programmes. Relevant capabilities include construction and renewal delivery, engineering design, electrical systems, geotechnical work, site preparation, fencing and safety installations, building works, refurbishment, land management and arboricultural services. Suppliers able to deliver safely and efficiently across infrastructure projects should monitor the formal procurement and consider which proposed lot best matches their specialism. The buyer says it is seeking high-quality outcomes, value for money, safety, innovation, sustainability and social value, alongside effective project delivery. The framework is intended to support both large organisations and SMEs, so smaller specialist businesses may be well placed to prepare for participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transport Infrastructure, Maintenance & Enhancements (TIME) Framework

Notice Description

Transport for Wales (TfW) is developing a new multi-lot framework agreement for the provision of infrastructure, maintenance, and enhancement works and services across the transport sector. The framework is intended to provide a compliant, flexible, and efficient route to market for a broad range of transport-related activities, supporting the ongoing maintenance, renewal, improvement, and enhancement of rail infrastructure and associated assets. The framework will be organised into a number of lots designed to reflect market specialisms, delivery capability, and the diverse requirements of transport infrastructure programmes and projects. The objective is to establish a framework that delivers high-quality outcomes, value for money, safety, innovation, sustainability, and social value while supporting efficient project delivery throughout. The framework is expected to support a diverse supplier base, including both large organisations and SMEs, and encourage healthy competition across a range of works and service requirements. The framework will also seek to support wider economic, social, and environmental benefits across Wales, creating value beyond the direct delivery of works and services. The proposed framework structure, scope, and lotting strategy are currently under development and will be informed through engagement with the market to ensure the final procurement aligns with industry capability, emerging trends, and customer needs. Transport for Wales intends to undertake a formal procurement exercise following completion of its market engagement activities.

Planning Information

The Authority is inviting the market to participate in a pre-procurement engagement event to support the development of a new framework agreement for infrastructure, maintenance, and enhancement works and services. The engagement will provide an opportunity for the Authority to present its draft framework strategy and seek feedback on the proposed scope, lot structure, procurement approach, and indicative timescales. Through this process, the Authority aims to ensure the framework is attractive to the market, commercially viable, and capable of meeting the future needs of the transport sector. The Authority is particularly interested in understanding market appetite, anticipated participation across the proposed lots, and any factors that may influence supplier involvement in the future procurement. Feedback received during the engagement may be used to inform the final framework design, including its scope, lot structure, procurement documentation, and timetable. Participation in this engagement will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process. Event Objectives - The Authority will use this engagement event to: - Present the draft framework strategy and procurement approach. - Explain the proposed lotting model and framework structure. - Test the level of market interest and supplier appetite. - Validate the proposed procurement programme and timescales. - Gather market intelligence to refine the final procurement strategy. - Ensure the framework is structured to maximise competition, innovation, value for money, and operational effectiveness across the rail transport sector. This engagement forms an important part of the Authority's procurement planning process and will help ensure the framework is designed to meet both customer requirements and market capability over its intended term. To support engagement with a broad range of suppliers, the Authority will be hosting two market engagement events during September 2026. These will take place on Thursday 24th September in Pontypridd and Tuesday 29th September in Wrexham. Please note that two engagement events will be held on different dates and at different locations to provide flexibility for suppliers. Both events will cover the same content, so there is no need to attend more than one session, as the same information will be shared at each event. Organisations wishing to attend are invited to register their interest by emailing supplychain@tfw.wales. Registrations should include the name and contact email address of each attendee, the name of their organisation, and an indication of whether they wish to attend the Pontypridd event or the Wrexham event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eaeb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080526-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

45100000 - Site preparation work

45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

45234000 - Construction work for railways and cable transport systems

45234100 - Railway construction works

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

70332100 - Land management services

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 20276 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2027 - 30 Nov 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)
Additional Buyers

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
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

Further Information

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