---
title: "Maintenance of Class 153 Fleet at Landore Depot"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067945"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067945.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# Maintenance of Class 153 Fleet at Landore Depot

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067945

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## Summary

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (TfWR) has awarded a contract for the maintenance of the Class 153 Fleet at the Landore Depot, located within South Wales. The contract involves services such as scheduled 'A' and 'B' examinations, corrective and defect repairs, as well as cleaning and the use of depot facilities. This direct award procurement, completed under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, was deemed necessary due to a lack of alternative depot facilities in South Wales capable of delivering the required service. The contract period spans from 16 April 2026 to 31 December 2027, with key deadlines including the contract signature scheduled for 15 April 2026. The initial award amount is approximately £1.4 million, with Chrysalis Rail Services Limited identified as the supplier.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in rail maintenance and support services, particularly those located or operational within the South Wales region. Businesses able to provide efficient and reliable maintenance services while ensuring proximity to TfWR’s Canton Train Maintenance Depot may find similar opportunities through TfWR’s ongoing operational needs. Large-scale suppliers with expertise in the repair and maintenance of rolling stock are particularly well-suited to harness growth through such contracts, as demonstrated by the successful awarding to Chrysalis Rail Services Limited.

## Notice

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (TfWR) requires a facility to support maintenance activities and stabling requirements for Class 153 Active Travel and other Class 153 units leased from Porterbrook Leasing Company limited. The required scope of works includes: * Scheduled 'A' and 'B' exams; * Corrective and defect repairs; * Internal cleaning when requested; * Occasional External Cleaning; and * Storage, shunting and use of depot facilities to support maintenance. To maintain operational efficiency, the location must be within TfWR's South Wales network and in close proximity to TfWR's Canton Train Maintenance Depot (Canton), which is where services start and finish each day. The scope of activities will be required for 18months with (May 2026 - December 2027).

### Procurement Information

No other depot in South Wales that could deliver this service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029743-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,166,666 |
| 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 | CHRYSALIS RAIL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 13:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029743-2026
- 31 Mar 2026 at 13:08 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029719-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029743-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029719-2026
  31st March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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