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title: "Transport for Wales Rail Mk4 Rebranding"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-123312"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)"
published: "2023-07-25"
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# Transport for Wales Rail Mk4 Rebranding

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-123312

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## Summary

The Transport for Wales Rail Mk4 Rebranding tender is currently active, initiated by Transport for Wales Rail Limited, a buyer based in Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK. The procurement process involves the rebranding of Mk-4 Rolling Stock, which includes various passenger and driver trailer vehicles. The tender, classified under the services category, is in the open procurement method stage and has a bid opening deadline of October 13, 2022, for electronic submissions.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for suppliers to offer services for the rebranding project initiated by Transport for Wales Rail Limited. Businesses specialized in rail industrial design consultancy, transportation, and branding services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties should ensure compliance with all legal requirements, industry standards, and the ability to meet the specific demands outlined in the Request for Proposal.

## Notice

The Mk-4 Rolling Stock is a mixture of passenger and driver trailer vehicles. TfWR has purchased the following types: - Tourist Open End (TOE); - Tourist Open (TO); - Tourist Open Disabled (TOD); - Service Vehicle (SV); - Premium Open Disabled (POD); and - Driver Van Trailer (DVT). The rolling stock was purchased in two (2) tranches: - Tranche 1 - most recently operated by LNER; and - Tranche 2 - most recently operated by Grand Central. The Mk 4 vehicles have been formed into rakes consisting of one of each type of vehicle together with a Class 67 Vehicle. The current livery of the combined fleet will be mixed and not instantly recognisable as TfWR operated trains. There are also issues with compliance of the Grand Central fleet with regards to PRM regulations. In addition to this the LNER vehicles are vinyl wrapped and are already showing signs of aging with a dull appearance, blemishes and breaks in the vinyl. To address the brand identity and PRM issues TfWR contracted DG8, a rail industrial design consultancy, to facilitate and produce concepts, designs and costings based upon the working groups requirements and compliance with industry standards. The current re-branding exclude the Class 67 locomotive that is used to haul the Mk-4 Rolling Stock. TfWR are now seeking a supplier or suppliers that can provide the services stated in the RfP.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Mk-4 Rolling Stock is a mixture of passenger and driver trailer vehicles that were originally built in 1989 by Metro-Cammell as part of the IC225 fleet operated on the East Coast Mainline. TfWR has purchased the following types: - Tourist Open End - (TOE); - Tourist Open - (TO); - Tourist Open Disabled - (TOD); - Service Vehicle - (SV); - Premium Open Disabled - (POD); and - Driver Van Trailer (DVT). The rolling stock was purchased in two (2) tranches: - Tranche 1 - most recently operated by LNER; and - Tranche 2 - most recently operated by Grand Central. The Mk 4 vehicles have been formed into rakes consisting of one of each type of vehicle together with a Class 67 Vehicle. Branding and PRM Compliance The current livery of the combined fleet will be mixed and not instantly recognisable as TfWR operated trains. There are also issues with compliance of the Grand Central fleet with regards to PRM regulations. In addition to this the LNER vehicles are vinyl wrapped and are already showing signs of aging with a dull appearance, blemishes and breaks in the vinyl. To address the brand identity and PRM issues TfWR contracted DG8, a rail industrial design consultancy, to facilitate and produce concepts, designs and costings based upon the working groups requirements and compliance with industry standards. The current re-branding exclude the Class 67 locomotive that is used to haul the Mk-4 Rolling Stock.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123312 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER) |
| Locality | RHONDDA CYNON TAF |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311230 - Railway engineering services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123312
- 12 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123312
- 22 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F5 - Contract Notice (Utilities) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123312

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=27
  27th September 2022 - Mk4 Rebranding Modification Request for Proposal V2.1
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=28
  27th September 2022 - Mk4 Rebranding Modification Request for Proposal V2.2
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=1
  23rd September 2022 - Mk4 Rebranding Modification Request for Proposal V2
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=22
  22nd September 2022 - TFW-C02508657
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=23
  22nd September 2022 - TFW-C02508658
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=24
  22nd September 2022 - TFW-C02508659
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=25
  22nd September 2022 - TFW-C02508660
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=26
  22nd September 2022 - TfWR Goods and Services Agremeent
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=2
  22nd September 2022 - TfWR Supplier Risk Model - Scoring Guide
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=3
  22nd September 2022 - Mk IV 1st Class Carriage Livery Revision 2
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=4
  22nd September 2022 - TFW First Class Antimacassars
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=5
  22nd September 2022 - TFW-C02508640
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=6
  22nd September 2022 - TFW-C02508641
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=7
  22nd September 2022 - TFW-C02508642
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=8
  22nd September 2022 - TFW-C02508643
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=9
  22nd September 2022 - TFW-C02508644
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=10
  22nd September 2022 - TFW-C02508645
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=11
  22nd September 2022 - TFW-C02508646
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=12
  22nd September 2022 - TFW-C02508647
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=13
  22nd September 2022 - TFW-C02508648
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=14
  22nd September 2022 - TFW-C02508649
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=15
  22nd September 2022 - TFW-C02508650
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=16
  22nd September 2022 - TFW-C02508651
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=17
  22nd September 2022 - TFW-C02508652
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=18
  22nd September 2022 - TFW-C02508653
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=19
  22nd September 2022 - TFW-C02508654
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=20
  22nd September 2022 - TFW-C02508655
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP412331&idx=21
  22nd September 2022 - TFW-C02508656
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP412331
  Transport for Wales Rail Mk4 Rebranding - The Mk-4 Rolling Stock is a mixture of passenger and driver trailer vehicles. TfWR has purchased the following types: - Tourist Open End (TOE); - Tourist Open (TO); - Tourist Open Disabled (TOD); - Service Vehicle (SV); - Premium Open Disabled (POD); and - Driver Van Trailer (DVT). The rolling stock was purchased in two (2) tranches: - Tranche 1 - most recently operated by LNER; and - Tranche 2 - most recently operated by Grand Central. The Mk 4 vehicles have been formed into rakes consisting of one of each type of vehicle together with a Class 67 Vehicle. The current livery of the combined fleet will be mixed and not instantly recognisable as TfWR operated trains. There are also issues with compliance of the Grand Central fleet with regards to PRM regulations. In addition to this the LNER vehicles are vinyl wrapped and are already showing signs of aging with a dull appearance, blemishes and breaks in the vinyl. To address the brand identity and PRM issues TfWR contracted DG8, a rail industrial design consultancy, to facilitate and produce concepts, designs and costings based upon the working groups requirements and compliance with industry standards. The current re-branding exclude the Class 67 locomotive that is used to haul the Mk-4 Rolling Stock. TfWR are now seeking a supplier or suppliers that can provide the services stated in the RfP.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL444488
  Transport for Wales Rail Mk4 Rebranding - The Mk-4 Rolling Stock is a mixture of passenger and driver trailer vehicles. TfWR has purchased the following types: - Tourist Open End (TOE); - Tourist Open (TO); - Tourist Open Disabled (TOD); - Service Vehicle (SV); - Premium Open Disabled (POD); and - Driver Van Trailer (DVT). The rolling stock was purchased in two (2) tranches: - Tranche 1 - most recently operated by LNER; and - Tranche 2 - most recently operated by Grand Central. The Mk 4 vehicles have been formed into rakes consisting of one of each type of vehicle together with a Class 67 Vehicle. The current livery of the combined fleet will be mixed and not instantly recognisable as TfWR operated trains. There are also issues with compliance of the Grand Central fleet with regards to PRM regulations. In addition to this the LNER vehicles are vinyl wrapped and are already showing signs of aging with a dull appearance, blemishes and breaks in the vinyl. To address the brand identity and PRM issues TfWR contracted DG8, a rail industrial design consultancy, to facilitate and produce concepts, designs and costings based upon the working groups requirements and compliance with industry standards. The current re-branding exclude the Class 67 locomotive that is used to haul the Mk-4 Rolling Stock. TfWR are now seeking a supplier or suppliers that can provide the services stated in the RfP.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfwrail.wales
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-123312
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales

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