---
title: "AVIR Services for 756 & 398"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0660a6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# AVIR Services for 756 & 398

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0660a6

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Transport for Wales Rail Limited involved the direct award of a contract titled "AVIR Services for 756 & 398" in the industry category of surveillance and security systems and devices. This process is governed by Welsh devolved regulations, with the legal basis set by the UK Public General Acts of 2023. Taking place in Pontypridd, South Wales, the contract is aimed at providing advanced monitoring equipment for train fleets on the Core Valley Lines. The award for this contract is pending, with key dates being the future signature on 16th March 2026 and the contract period from 17th to 18th March 2026. The procurement method employed was direct, below threshold and without competition.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in surveillance and security systems, particularly those that can offer integrated solutions for vehicle-mounted monitoring equipment. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises, such as One Big Circle, which has already conducted a feasibility study for the combined system intended for Class 756 and Class 398 trains. Businesses adept at innovative technology solutions and those aligning with public sector collaborations in Wales can find fertile ground for expansion. The simplified procurement process and specific suitability for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) further enhance the accessible nature of this tender for qualified suppliers.

## Notice

There is a business objective to provide train mount ed monitoring equipment to some of the TfW fleet to be used on the Core Valley Lines, this consists of PLPR (line scanning camera equipment to look for faults with track components ), UGMS (unmanned Geometry measurement systems to measure track quality and log defects), and Pan Monitoring (Pantograph video monitoring ). Up to now, these were 3 separate systems to be provided by 3 separate suppliers. A survey and feasibility study by One Big Circle, will determine if a combined system will fit both a Class 756 & Class 398 vehicle.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018834-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2026 - 18 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,771 |
| 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

- 3 Mar 2026 at 11:16 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018834-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018834-2026
  3rd March 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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