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title: "AIVR Image Capture"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064d14"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
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-064d14

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## Summary

Transport for Wales Rail Limited has completed a direct award procurement process titled "AIVR Image Capture," focused on the installation and usage of image capture products on their railway fleet. This contract falls within the industry category of surveillance and security systems and extends from 23 February 2026 to 23 February 2028. The procurement, governed by the UK’s Procurement Act 2023, was conducted in Pontypridd, United Kingdom, where Transport for Wales Rail is headquartered. The award phase was reached on 10 February 2026, and the contract signing is scheduled for 20 February 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses by introducing a direct award scenario beneficial to suppliers with exclusive technical and operational capabilities, like One Big Circle Ltd. Such companies can gain significant traction by providing uniquely compatible and technologically advanced solutions. This contract might particularly attract small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in security systems, surveillance technology, and machine learning applications, given the niche demand for a scalable image capture product compliant with GDPR standards.

## 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/012080-2026 |
| 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/012080-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012080-2026
  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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