--- title: "Chester Carriage Wash Machine" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dd1d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dd1d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dd1d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dd1d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)" published: "2026-08-06" --- # Chester Carriage Wash Machine Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dd1d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dd1d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dd1d.json) ## Summary Transport for Wales Rail Limited, operating as a utility buyer under Welsh devolved regulations, is overseeing an open procurement process with the objective of designing, supplying, installing, testing, and commissioning a new Carriage Wash Machine at the Chester Train Maintenance Depot. This project, titled "Chester Carriage Wash Machine," falls under the industrial machinery, construction work, and installation services categories. Located in the United Kingdom, it aims to replace an existing non-operational wash machine at the depot. Interested bidders have until 3rd September 2026, at 12:00 PM BST, to submit their tenders. The tender period is preceded by an enquiry period ending on 20th August 2026, offering potential bidders the opportunity to seek clarifications. The contract period is expected to begin on 19th November 2026 and might extend to 18th February 2028, contingent upon project completion. This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial machinery and construction services, particularly those with expertise in sustainable practices due to the emphasis on water recycling performance and utility consumption data. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver within an operational depot environment, adhering to Network Rail standards, will find this tender particularly fitting. Given the project's open competition nature, the procurement is accessible to a broad range of suppliers, allowing for competitive bidding. Businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector projects and engage with Welsh authorities will find this an ideal opportunity for expansion. ## Notice Transport for Wales Rail Ltd requires the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a new Carriage Wash Machine at Chester Train Maintenance Depot. The facility will be located on Reception Road and will replace the existing non-operational carriage wash machine, including all associated infrastructure and integration works. The successful contractor will deliver the works in accordance with Network Rail standards and applicable legal requirements within an operational depot environment. Tenderers must provide proposed delivery timescales, utility consumption data and water recycling performance, with consideration given to the re-use of existing carriage wash equipment where feasible. As an optional scope item, suppliers shall provide a price for the removal of the existing CWM equipment within the wash plant building. The proposal shall include any works required to enable the building to be used immediately for manual exterior train washing. TfWRL may elect to proceed with this option if sufficient savings are achieved elsewhere within the project, enabling the overall scheme to remain within the approved budget. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Extension will only be required if the scope of works is not completed by the original contract expiry date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074474-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Nov 2026 - 18 Nov 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,666,666 | | Lots value | £1,666,666 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 42 - Industrial machinery - 45 - Construction work - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 42000000 - Industrial machinery - 45000000 - Construction work - 51000000 - Installation services (except software) ## Release History - 6 Aug 2026 at 08:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074474-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074474-2026 6th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.tfw.wales - https://tfw.my.site.com/login - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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