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title: "Depot Rail Semi-Automatic Sand Pumping System for Class 398"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a5cb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)"
published: "2025-10-01"
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# Depot Rail Semi-Automatic Sand Pumping System for Class 398

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a5cb

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Transport for Wales Rail Limited, involves the acquisition of a Depot Rail Semi-Automatic Sand Pumping System for the Class 398 trains. This procurement activity, which is part of the need to enhance efficiency in train sanding examinations, is situated in the United Kingdom, particularly in Pontypridd. Classified under the industry category for rail locomotives, the tender has reached the award stage. Key deadlines include the end of the standstill period on 10th October 2025, with the contract commencing on 13th October 2025 and concluding by 30th June 2026. The procurement method utilized for this process was a direct award, with technical reasons cited for the choice of this method, emphasising specific interoperability and safety requirements necessary for the system's functioning.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway equipment and associated services, particularly those capable of providing systems that enhance operational efficiency and meet technical safety standards. Companies with the capacity to supply, install, and commission complex mechanical systems with integrated dust suppression and battery backup for operational reliability will be well-positioned to compete. The reduction in train examination times provides a distinct market advantage, catering to the immediate needs of the transport sector to improve service throughput and reliability. Large-scale suppliers familiar with the technical intricacies of rail systems will find this contract an excellent opportunity for growth and expansion in the transportation and logistics industry.

## Notice

The requirement is to procure a Depot Rail Semi-Automatic Sand Pumping System for Class 398 train sanding examinations. The scope includes supplying, installing, and commissioning a system with 12 delivery points, a screw delivery mechanism, integrated dust suppression to eliminate silica dust exposure, and battery backup for operational reliability. The system will reduce examination times from 68 minutes (53 minutes for examination plus 15 minutes for unit movements) to 25 minutes plus 15 minutes for unit movement, aligning with the depot's 40-minute throughput schedule and 5-day examination cycle for a 36-train fleet, servicing up to 8 trains per night

### Procurement Information

Technical reasons may also derive from specific interoperability and/or safety requirements necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the goods, services or works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061486-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £380,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEPOT RAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
- 34610000 - Rail locomotives and tenders

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 15:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061486-2025
- 1 Oct 2025 at 11:03 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061272-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061486-2025
  1st October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061272-2025
  1st October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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