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title: "Class 153 C4 & C6 Exams"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05efc3"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)"
published: "2025-12-05"
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# Class 153 C4 & C6 Exams

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05efc3

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## Summary

This procurement process is initiated by Transport for Wales Rail Limited, a utility buyer acting as a public authority. The tender, titled "Class 153 C4 & C6 Exams," involves services related to inspections and examinations of railway equipment, categorised under CPV code "50200000." Located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the Welsh region of UKL, the planning stage of this procurement is currently underway. Key dates to note include a future notice date set for 31st January 2026 and a contract period that spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The gross value of the contract is estimated at £1,200,000, adhering to Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway maintenance and services to expand their operations. Given its suitability for SMEs, smaller enterprises with expertise in repair, maintenance, and associated services related to transport infrastructure are well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance market visibility and establish long-term partnerships with a key governmental player in the transport sector. Companies looking to deepen their involvement in the UK transport industry, especially those familiar with Welsh regulatory requirements, are encouraged to consider this opportunity.

## Notice

Provision to TfWRL of Class 153 C4 & C6 Examinations and inpections

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080185-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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) |
| 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

- 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 13:58 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080185-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080185-2025
  5th December 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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