---
title: "3rd Party Driver Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c39e"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED"
published: "2021-07-05"
---

# 3rd Party Driver Support

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c39e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Transport for Wales Rail Limited seeking providers for a contract titled "3rd Party Driver Support." This initiative falls within the services industry category, specifically related to supplying personnel, and covers operations for new fleets of rolling stock on the Core Valley Lines in Rhondda Cynon Taf, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 9 August 2021. The process is classified as an open procurement method, allowing for multiple bids across five defined lots, each corresponding to specific fleet types.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the staffing and transportation sectors, especially those specialising in driver support and fleet operations. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in the provision of personnel services for transport projects may find this an advantageous bidding opportunity. With the requirement for qualified staff and the open nature of the tender, there are ample chances for competitive organisations to establish or strengthen their presence in public procurement within the rail services space.

## Notice

This contract covers the provision of 3rd Party Driver Support for Train Commissioning and Testing of new Fleets of rolling stock for the Core Valley Lines (CVL). These requirements have been divided into 5 lots, each Lot specifically related to an individual Fleet, Stadler CityLink Tram Trains CL398 and Stadler FLIRT Trains CL231 & CL756. You may choose to tender for all lots or select certain lots: Lot 1 - Stadler CityLink Class 398 Type Test and FFR Batch 1 Lot 2 - Stadler CityLink Class 398 FFR Batch 2 Lot 3 - Stadler FLIRT Class 231 Type Test and FFR Lot 4 - Stadler FLIRT Class 756 Type Test and FFR Batch 1 Lot 5 - Stadler FLIRT Class 756 FFR Batch 2

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract covers the provision of 3rd Party Driver Support for Train Commissioning and Testing of new Fleets of rolling stock for the Core Valley Lines (CVL). These requirements have been divided into 5 lots, each Lot specifically related to an individual Fleet, Stadler CityLink Tram Trains CL398 and Stadler FLIRT Trains CL231 & CL756.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015403-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED |
| Locality | RHONDDA CYNON TAF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 4TH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Pontypridd Town |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2021 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015403-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfwrail.wales
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA80497
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=112073

## Provenance

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