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title: "Provision of Gate Lines and Platform Validators and Associated Installation and Maintenance Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e67f"
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# Provision of Gate Lines and Platform Validators and Associated Installation and Maintenance Services

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e67f

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## Summary

The procurement process, helmed by Transport for Wales Rail Limited, sought a sole supplier to provide ticket-validation machines, platform validators, and associated installation and maintenance services for railway stations across Wales and its borders. This contract, awarded using an open tender procedure, falls under the industry category of 'goods' and specifically targets the railway services sector. The procurement journey reached the award stage on 28th August 2025, with VIX Technology UK Limited selected as the supplier. The project's total anticipated value lies between £10 million and £25 million, excluding VAT, with provisions to extend the contract as per future requirements. The procurement was primarily conducted electronically via eTender Wales, with the tender originally closing on 11th April 2025 after an extension was granted. This contract aligns with strategic goals to enhance the quality and integration of the transport network in Wales.

Businesses within the fields of electronic ticketing systems, software integration, and railway infrastructure would find significant opportunities for growth through this tender. The project provides a platform for companies specialising in installation services for electrical and mechanical equipment, smart card technology, and software solutions tailored to the transport sector. Firms that are adept at delivering innovative tech solutions that support seamless passenger experiences and efficient operational management at transit stations are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements by TfWRL. The focus on standardisation, efficiency, and integration into existing systems also highlights opportunities for technological advancement and collaboration between TfWRL and tech partners, promoting long-term business engagements.

## Notice

Sole supplier for the provision of Gates, Platform Validators, associated implementation and maintenance service and back office software. This procurement will cover all current and future stations in Wales and cross borders managed by Transport for Wales Rail Ltd.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (TfWRL) are proud to support Welsh Government's vision of a high quality, safe, integrated, affordable and accessible transport network of which the people of Wales are proud. To that end, we have successfully piloted and implemented Metro Train and Bus Services and PAYG ticketless travel in parts of South Wales. TfWRL is seeking to expand these services via the appointment of a single technology provider who can deliver the required hardware and software infrastructure. Our core objectives are to: - Standardise the technology being used at all stations that require ticket gates and/or platform validators. - Standardise the customers experience and staff operational requirements at all stations that require ticket gates and/or platform validators - Achieve a single back office process for all station based validation of ticket based journeys which currently includes Magstripe and PRT QR/Barcode paper tickets, QR/Barcode digital tickets, and Season tickets on ITSO smart card. - Ensure all ticketless journeys via PAYG are integrated into our existing 3rd party back office system. - Implement remote gate monitoring and management capabilities for staff to see and help passengers who are unable to pass through the gate. - Ensure that staff supporting customers at the gate line can open the gate safely and with speed and efficiency to avoid unnecessary queues and station overload. This includes remote web or app based services as well as physical gate based controls. - Provide a suite of essential operational reports, data integrations, and self-service style data extraction capabilities. - Ensure all interactions with the gate to set up, monitor, maintain, and use the gate are captured and are auditable and that gate ticket process rules are configurable as needed. - Provide appropriate solutions for stations with event based and seasonal swells. - Enable the development by TfWRL and our partners, a system of connected interfaces through modern APIs for station help and remote gate line functions. Decommission existing gate and PVAL infrastructure currently in place. Decommission gate and PVAL infrastructure upon exit of contract or at individual stations during the term of the agreement as befits the delivery of TfWRL station strategy.

Options: As described in the ITT. Variations for additional cope/volume.

Renewal: Provision to extend this agreement for a period of a further 3 years in whole or in part, at the discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053587-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIX TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 30123100 - Ticket-validation machines
- 30233300 - Smart card readers
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 50317000 - Maintenance and repair of ticket-validation machinery
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2025 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053587-2025
- 6 Mar 2025 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006730-2025
- 6 Mar 2025 at 14:31 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008218-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfwrail.wales
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA80566

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