---
title: "AVIR Services for 756 & 398"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0660a7"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-04"
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# AVIR Services for 756 & 398

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0660a7

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## Summary

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer), based in Pontypridd, has awarded contracts relevant to train-mounted monitoring equipment for their fleet along the Core Valley Lines. The procurement, entitled "AVIR Services for 756 & 398," focuses on surveillance and security systems, including PLPR, UGMS, and Pantograph video monitoring. These contracts, classified under goods and operating under Welsh devolved regulations, were awarded directly to One Big Circle, a Bristol-based SME, without competition due to being below the threshold. The award process was completed by 3 March 2026, and the contracts are scheduled to be executed between 17 March 2026 and 18 March 2026, enabling strategic growth in transport infrastructure monitoring.

This tender offers robust business growth opportunities particularly suited for SMEs involved in technological solutions for transport infrastructure. The integration of monitoring systems invites innovative approaches to improve safety and efficiency in railway operations. For businesses specialising in surveillance systems, security devices, and unmanned measurement systems, this contract presents a valuable opportunity to enhance their portfolio and expand supply services within the public transport sector. Companies familiar with Welsh regulations or offering technological feasibility studies, like One Big Circle, can leverage this procurement to strengthen their market presence and foster development in public transport monitoring solutions.

## Notice

Contract Award 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 ).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019310-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 4 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 | Active |
| 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

- 4 Mar 2026 at 09:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019310-2026
- 3 Mar 2026 at 11:16 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018835-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019310-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018835-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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