--- title: "Class 153 C4 and C6 exams" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-136622" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-136622" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-136622.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-136622.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TFW" published: "2025-03-04" --- # Class 153 C4 and C6 exams Buyer: TFW Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-136622 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-136622) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-136622.json) ## Summary The buying organisation Transport for Wales (TFW) has issued a contract for the Class 153 C4 and C6 exams, focusing on heavy maintenance coded repairs for Class 153 rolling stock operating on the Heart of Wales Line. The project falls under the services category and targets the rail industry. The location is primarily in the UKL region, with key delivery addresses across various market towns and villages between Swansea and Shrewsbury. The contract has moved to the award stage, with the award notice published on 4th March 2025 and contracts signed on 14th June 2024. The procurement followed an open procedure, aiming to enhance the service and operational capacity of the purchased and leased Class 153 units. This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in rail maintenance and repair services. The awarded suppliers, Pullman Rail and LNWR t/a Arriva TrainCare, are examples of SMEs well-suited to such contracts. Businesses offering competitive pricing and possessing specialised expertise in heavy maintenance and rolling stock repair can leverage this opportunity to grow their operations and establish strong industry connections, fostering long-term partnerships with major transport entities like TFW. ## Notice The focus of the project described within this Request for Proposal (the RfP) concerns the heave maintenance coded repairs C4 and C6 for Class 153s rolling stock that operate on the Heart of Wales Line between Swansea and Shrewsbury via various market towns and villages. ### Lot Information Class 153 C4 and C6 exams The Class 153 Units were originally built as a 2-car Class 155 Unit. The Class 155s were split into single car units in the early 1990s. Class 153s were intended for service on rural branch lines where passenger numbers do not justify longer trains, or to boost the capacity on trains with high passenger volume. TfWR have purchased a total of 13 Class 153 units from Angel trains. In addition to the TfWR owned Class 153 vehicles there is also lease a quantity of 17 Class 153 vehicles from Porterbrook Leasing Company Limited (Porterbrook) under a 'Soggy Lease'. This RfP covers all of these vehicles for which goods and services are required for the completion of C4 and C6 exams. Class 153 C4 and C6 exams The Class 153 Units were originally built as a 2-car Class 155 Unit. The Class 155s were split into single car units in the early 1990s. Class 153s were intended for service on rural branch lines where passenger numbers do not justify longer trains, or to boost the capacity on trains with high passenger volume. TfWR have purchased a total of 13 Class 153 units from Angel trains. In addition to the TfWR owned Class 153 vehicles there is also lease a quantity of 17 Class 153 vehicles from Porterbrook Leasing Company Limited (Porterbrook) under a 'Soggy Lease'. This RfP covers all of these vehicles for which goods and services are required for the completion of C4 and C6 exams. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136622 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Jun 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £150,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TFW | | 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 | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | LNWR T/A ARRIVA TRAINCARE; PULLMAN RAIL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment ## Release History - 4 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136622 - 22 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136622 - 12 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136622 - 15 Dec 2023 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136622 - 21 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136622 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458028&idx=20 14th December 2023 - VEHICLE OVERHAUL PROCEDURE - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458028&idx=21 14th December 2023 - VEHICLE OVERHAUL PROCEDURE - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458028&idx=9 5th December 2023 - VEHICLE OVERHAUL PROCEDURE - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458028&idx=19 29th November 2023 - ATW - MOD updated - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458028&idx=18 29th November 2023 - MOD 1379 additional document - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458028&idx=7 29th November 2023 - OH Price Matrix - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458028&idx=17 29th November 2023 - blank document - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458028&idx=16 27th November 2023 - MOD 2054 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458028&idx=15 27th November 2023 - ATW - MOD - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458028&idx=13 24th November 2023 - ITT Volume 1 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458028&idx=14 24th November 2023 - ITT Volume 1 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458028&idx=1 23rd November 2023 - ITT Volume 1 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458028&idx=4 23rd November 2023 - 153 C4, C6 Exam Price Matrix - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458028&idx=12 23rd November 2023 - 153 C4, C6 Exam Price Matrix - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458028&idx=11 23rd November 2023 - TfWR Terms and Conditions - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458028&idx=10 22nd November 2023 - Porterbrook C4 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458028&idx=8 22nd November 2023 - VEHICLE OVERHAUL PROCEDURE - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458028&idx=2 21st November 2023 - VEHICLE OVERHAUL PROCEDURE - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458028&idx=3 21st November 2023 - TFWR Supplier Risk Model Scoring Guide - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458028&idx=5 21st November 2023 - TFWR Supplier Risk Model - Scoring Sheet - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV458028&idx=6 21st November 2023 - Class 156 C4&C6 Questionnaire - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV458028 Class 153 C4 and C6 exams - The focus of the project described within this Request for Proposal (the RfP) concerns the heave maintenance coded repairs C4 and C6 for Class 153s rolling stock that operate on the Heart of Wales Line between Swansea and Shrewsbury via various market towns and villages. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500832 Class 153 C4 and C6 exams - The focus of the project described within this Request for Proposal (the RfP) concerns the heave maintenance coded repairs C4 and C6 for Class 153s rolling stock that operate on the Heart of Wales Line between Swansea and Shrewsbury via various market towns and villages. ## Notice URLs - http://www.tfwrail.wales - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-136622 - https://tfw.wales/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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