---
title: "Refurbishment of Buses - Market Engagement Opportunity"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-147584"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)"
published: "2025-01-23"
---

# Refurbishment of Buses - Market Engagement Opportunity

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-147584

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## Summary

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) is planning a procurement for the refurbishment of buses, classified under the industry category of Urban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus services. The buying organisation is located at 3 Llys Cadwyn, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UKL, CF37 4TH. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with key documents published on 23rd January 2025. This process involves market engagement to understand refurbishment opportunities and develop a specification, with further notices expected by 1st April 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in bus refurbishment services, particularly those with expertise in urban transportation. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and demonstrate an understanding of the market will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement can enhance visibility and credibility, establishing strong relationships with a central purchasing body like Transport for Wales. This opportunity is ideal for firms looking to gain a foothold in the transportation sector and expand their service offerings.

## Notice

Transport for Wales (TfW) is seeking engagement with the bus refurbishment market to understand the opportunities available in this market, and to further drive the development of a specification. Please refer to attached summary information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147584 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F4 - Prior Information Notice (Utilities) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50113000 - Repair and maintenance services of buses

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F4 - Prior Information Notice (Utilities) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147584

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497268&idx=1
  23rd January 2025 - Summary of Market Engagement Expectations
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497268
  Refurbishment of Buses - Market Engagement Opportunity - Transport for Wales (TfW) is seeking engagement with the bus refurbishment market to understand the opportunities available in this market, and to further drive the development of a specification. Please refer to attached summary information.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=147584
- http://www.tfwrail.wales
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-147584
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA80566

## Provenance

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