---
title: "Purchase of Mk4 OH2 Minus Rakes and Respray"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052008"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Purchase of Mk4 OH2 Minus Rakes and Respray

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052008

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer), focuses on acquiring Mk4 OH2 Minus rakes and performing respray operations. The planning stage is currently active, targeting the transport sector in the region of UKL15, specifically Pontypridd, Wales. This procurement falls within the category of goods and is intended to be above the threshold, with an overall gross value of £12,000,000. The contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2025, lasting until 1st October 2027. A future notice for this procurement is anticipated by 1st July 2025. The process aligns with the 2023/54 UK Public General Acts regulations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture, supply, or maintenance of railway industry components. Companies with expertise in railways traffic-control equipment and related repair or maintenance services are particularly well-suited to compete. Participation in this tender provides access to a tangible market within the Welsh transport infrastructure, potentially fostering business expansion and establishing long-term government client relationships. Given the planned investment and scope, businesses with a strategic focus on developing rail transport solutions may find substantial growth potential by partnering in this procurement process.

## Notice

Purchase of 8 x Mk4 OH2 Minus rakes and painting/respray of 3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025562-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 1 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER) |
| Additional buyers | 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment
- 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 08:28 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025562-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025562-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfwrail.wales
- https://tfw.wales/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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