---
title: "EPOS and CEW for On-Board Catering"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05efdf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)"
published: "2025-12-05"
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# EPOS and CEW for On-Board Catering

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

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## Summary

The procurement process in question is orchestrated by Transport for Wales Rail Limited, identified as a utility buyer and classified as a public authority under sub-central government, following Welsh devolved regulations. The tender is currently in the planning stage and pertains to the supply of Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) systems and Catering Equipment and Ware (CEW) to enhance on-board catering services. Given its significant scope, the procurement involves the supply, installation, and maintenance of EPOS terminals and commercial catering equipment, with a contract value estimated at £720,000 gross. This project, described under the CPV codes for computer-related equipment and data-processing machines, is intended for implementation across the United Kingdom, specifically within the specified region of UKL. The contract period is expected to commence on 26th September 2026 and conclude by 25th September 2029, with a future notice date set for 31st January 2026.

This tender presents a fertile ground for businesses specialising in technology and catering equipment due to its comprehensive scope and substantial budget allocation. Companies dealing in the supply and installation of computer-related hardware, as well as those engaged in producing and maintaining commercial catering equipment, would find this opportunity rewarding. The tender opens a pathway for enterprises to expand their market footprint by underpinning the essential service of on-board catering for Transport for Wales Rail Limited, thus aligning well with entities aiming to cement their presence in the transport and hospitality sectors.

## Notice

Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) systems and Catering Equipment and Ware (CEW) to support on-board catering services. Includes the supply, installation, and maintenance of EPOS terminals and related peripherals to enable efficient transaction processing, alongside the provision of commercial catering equipment, galley units, trolleys, utensils, and associated catering ware required for service delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080221-2025 |
| 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 | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| 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

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 14:21 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080221-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080221-2025
  5th December 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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