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WCB (Wales Cross Borders) Rebranding - Signage

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited is undertaking a rebranding exercise named "WCB (Wales Cross Borders) Rebranding - Signage," which aims to upgrade signage across various railway stations in Wales. The project, classified under the "works" industry category, encompasses areas such as Rhondda Cynon Taf and other specific locations including Carmarthen, Severn Tunnel Junction, and Shrewsbury, among others. This procurement process has progressed through the planning and tender stages, with the contract awarded on 4th November 2024 to Ms-Group Limited. The tender period concluded on 27th September 2024, followed by the award period ending on 18th October 2024.

This rebranding initiative presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms experienced in signage and railway construction works. The contract requires comprehensive design, build, and management of station signage improvements, making it ideal for companies skilled in graphic design services, installation of permanent message signs, sign materials, posts, and illuminated signs. Businesses equipped to handle such rebranding tasks, prioritising wayfinding enhancements, and place-making, would find this project a fitting opportunity to expand their portfolio and gain prominence in a key infrastructure project spearheaded by the Welsh Government.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCB (Wales Cross Borders) Rebranding - Signage

Notice Description

Transport for Wales (TfW) exists to drive forward the Welsh Government's vision of a high quality, safe, integrated, affordable, and accessible transport network that the people of Wales are proud of. Transport for Wales is key to delivering the Welsh Government's key themes as set out in Prosperity for All: The National Strategy.As a major part of this vision, Transport for Wales are investing in a rebranding exercise across WCBThe primary scope for each station will be to upgrade the existing stations signage, making improvement to the existing wayfinding and place making, in-line with the TfW Stations Toolkit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-143785
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143785
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

31523200 - Permanent message signs

34928470 - Signage

34928471 - Sign materials

34928472 - Sign posts

34992000 - Signs and illuminated signs

44423400 - Signs and related items

45213321 - Railway station construction work

45234100 - Railway construction works

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)
Contact Name
Dwayne McDaid, Lewis Evans
Contact Email
procurement@tfw.wales
Contact Phone
+44 2920720500

Buyer Location

Locality
RHONDDA CYNON TAF
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

MS-GROUP

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