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title: "Transport for Wales Rail Mk4 Rebranding"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036ab6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)"
published: "2023-07-25"
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# Transport for Wales Rail Mk4 Rebranding

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036ab6

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer), has initiated a procurement process for the "Transport for Wales Rail Mk4 Rebranding" project in the services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender deadline of 13th October 2022, and an award period starting on the same date. The project is located in the UK and falls under the CPV classification for railway engineering services.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the rail industry to provide rebranding services for the Mk-4 Rolling Stock fleet. Companies specialised in railway engineering services and brand design are well-suited to compete. Interested suppliers must ensure compliance with all necessary laws, standards, and tender requirements. The buying organisation, Transport for Wales Rail Limited, is focusing on addressing brand identity and PRM compliance issues through this procurement process.

## Notice

The Mk-4 Rolling Stock is a mixture of passenger and driver trailer vehicles. TfWR has purchased the following types: - Tourist Open End (TOE); - Tourist Open (TO); - Tourist Open Disabled (TOD); - Service Vehicle (SV); - Premium Open Disabled (POD); and - Driver Van Trailer (DVT). The rolling stock was purchased in two (2) tranches: - Tranche 1 - most recently operated by LNER; and - Tranche 2 - most recently operated by Grand Central. The Mk 4 vehicles have been formed into rakes consisting of one of each type of vehicle together with a Class 67 Vehicle. The current livery of the combined fleet will be mixed and not instantly recognisable as TfWR operated trains. There are also issues with compliance of the Grand Central fleet with regards to PRM regulations. In addition to this the LNER vehicles are vinyl wrapped and are already showing signs of aging with a dull appearance, blemishes and breaks in the vinyl. To address the brand identity and PRM issues TfWR contracted DG8, a rail industrial design consultancy, to facilitate and produce concepts, designs and costings based upon the working groups requirements and compliance with industry standards. The current re-branding exclude the Class 67 locomotive that is used to haul the Mk-4 Rolling Stock. TfWR are now seeking a supplier or suppliers that can provide the services stated in the RfP.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Mk-4 Rolling Stock is a mixture of passenger and driver trailer vehicles that were originally built in 1989 by Metro-Cammell as part of the IC225 fleet operated on the East Coast Mainline. TfWR has purchased the following types: - Tourist Open End - (TOE); - Tourist Open - (TO); - Tourist Open Disabled - (TOD); - Service Vehicle - (SV); - Premium Open Disabled - (POD); and - Driver Van Trailer (DVT). The rolling stock was purchased in two (2) tranches: - Tranche 1 - most recently operated by LNER; and - Tranche 2 - most recently operated by Grand Central. The Mk 4 vehicles have been formed into rakes consisting of one of each type of vehicle together with a Class 67 Vehicle. Branding and PRM Compliance The current livery of the combined fleet will be mixed and not instantly recognisable as TfWR operated trains. There are also issues with compliance of the Grand Central fleet with regards to PRM regulations. In addition to this the LNER vehicles are vinyl wrapped and are already showing signs of aging with a dull appearance, blemishes and breaks in the vinyl. To address the brand identity and PRM issues TfWR contracted DG8, a rail industrial design consultancy, to facilitate and produce concepts, designs and costings based upon the working groups requirements and compliance with industry standards. The current re-branding exclude the Class 67 locomotive that is used to haul the Mk-4 Rolling Stock.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021428-2023 |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2023 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER) |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311230 - Railway engineering services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2023 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021428-2023
- 12 Oct 2022 at 11:38 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028684-2022
- 22 Sep 2022 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026611-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfwrail.wales
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA80566

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