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title: "AIVR Image Capture"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064d11"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)"
published: "2026-02-10"
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# AIVR Image Capture

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064d11

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Transport for Wales Rail Limited focuses on the "AIVR Image Capture" project within the surveillance and security systems industry. This process, located in Pontypridd, UK, and related to One Big Circle Ltd, was conducted under a direct award method due to the technical uniqueness of the product. The procurement was completed with an award date of 10th February 2026, and the contract is set to run from 23rd February 2026 to 23rd February 2028. The direct award was justified as One Big Circle Ltd is the sole provider capable of meeting the required technical specifications and integration needs, as stipulated by the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced surveillance and image capture technologies, particularly those adept at integrating machine learning for security applications. SMEs operating within this niche, like One Big Circle Ltd, stand to benefit significantly from such contracts due to their agility and innovative capacities to deliver specialised solutions. This environment fosters growth for smaller businesses capable of offering unique technological capabilities that are not easily replicable by larger competitors.

## Notice

Transparency notice for AIVR Image Capture. AIVR is an image capture product and consists of 5 x portable AIVR go cameras and 3 x hardwired cameras on and underneath TfW's class 153 fleet. Upon capture this footage is then stored and accessible in a central portal for review and utilises machine learning to ensure any personal information is fully GDPR compliant. This ultimately allows for remote route assessment without the need to access the track on foot or in cab, making the process far quicker and more efficient, and providing significant safety benefit.

### Procurement Information

The only viable means of acquiring a product that delivers image capture and machine learning capabilities to assess lineside equipment and condition is via One Big Circle , the sole owner of this product. No alternative suppliers can provide a n equivalent product that meets the technical, operational, and compatibility requirements of the AIVR product. In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, a Direct Award is permitted where competition is absent for technical reasons and where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists. In this instance, the requirement for a like -for-like product , capable of seamless integratio n without disproportionate cost, delay, or technical risk, means that competition cannot be meaningfully achieved. TfWR is therefore satisfied that the conditions for a Direct Award under the Procurement Act 2023 are met, and that this procurement route repr esents the only lawful, proportionate, and effective means of securing the required product within the necessary timescales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012077-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,700 |
| 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 | ONE BIG CIRCLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 16:08 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012077-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012077-2026
  10th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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