---
title: "Class 230 Train Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05efc6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)"
published: "2025-12-05"
---

# Class 230 Train Maintenance

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05efc6

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## Summary

Transport for Wales Rail Limited, operating as a utility buyer and located in Pontypridd, UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the maintenance of Class 230 trains. This procurement, valued at £9,600,000 gross, falls under the services category with a focus on repair and maintenance services related to railways. The procurement process adheres to Welsh devolved regulations and aims to engage suppliers starting from 3rd January 2026 for a three-year period. A future notice is expected by 1st January 2026, indicating preparedness for the next stages.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in railway maintenance and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete, benefiting from a procurement emphasis that supports SME involvement. The engagement involves comprehensive maintenance services, aligning with TfWRL's operational needs, thus presenting a stable and predictable business opportunity for capable service providers in the UK rail industry.

## Notice

The provision to TfWRL of Class 230 Train Maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080188-2025 |
| 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 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2026 - 3 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| 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

- 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 14:01 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080188-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080188-2025
  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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