---
title: "Refurbishment of Buses - Market Engagement Opportunity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d5d8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES"
published: "2025-01-23"
---

# Refurbishment of Buses - Market Engagement Opportunity

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d5d8

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## Summary

Transport for Wales is seeking to engage with the bus refurbishment market for the development of a specification for the "Refurbishment of Buses - Market Engagement Opportunity." This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with future notices expected from 1 April 2025. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance services of buses (CPV code 50113000). The location for the delivery of services is within the region of UKL (Wales). The preliminary engagement period allows interested parties to understand and respond to this potential opportunity, which is anticipated to drive further market development.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in bus repair and maintenance services. Companies that possess strong capabilities in refurbishing transportation vehicles will find this engagement particularly beneficial. Organisations looking to expand their service offerings in the public transportation sector are well-suited to compete. Potential contractors will benefit from the opportunity to shape the specifications and engage with Transport for Wales early in the process, paving the way for future collaborative projects.

## Notice

Transport for Wales (TfW) is seeking engagement with the bus refurbishment market to understand the opportunities available in this market, and to further drive the development of a specification. Please refer to attached summary information.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please refer to attached summary document. Additional information: Please note original PIN was issued under TfW Rail Limited in error and has been withdrawn. This PIN is correctly aligned with TFW Group and supersedes any previous versions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002434-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50113000 - Repair and maintenance services of buses

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 16:35 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002434-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://tfw.wales/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=147596
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA50685

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