Supply of Fuel

Description: The provision to TfWRL of the Supply of Fuel

Summary: Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Supply of Fuel," aimed at the provision of petroleum and distillates. This opportunity falls under the goods industry category, with a procurement value of £9,600,000 gross (£8,000,000 net). The location of this procurement is primarily within the region of Wales, UK. The procurement process is a planned tender, and the related contract is intended to commence on 28th April 2026, concluding on 5th January 2029. A future notice is expected by 1st January 2026, indicating a timeline for interested parties to prepare for participation.

Security and Crowd Management Services

Description: The provision to TfWRL of Security and Crowd Management Services

Summary: Transport for Wales Rail Limited, a public authority operating under Welsh devolved regulations, is in the planning phase of a tender process for the provision of security and crowd management services. Located in Pontypridd, UK, and with Curtis Jordan as the contact point, this procurement is linked to the planned notices published on 5th December 2025. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting security services, and involves a contract period starting on 1st February 2027 and ending on 1st January 2030. The process anticipates further communication with notice expected by 1st March 2026.

Rail Replacement Services - Taxis

Description: The provision to TfWRL of Rail Replacement Services by Taxi

Summary: Transport for Wales Rail Limited, a sub-central public authority operating under Welsh devolved regulations, is planning a procurement process for the provision of rail replacement services via taxis. This upcoming tender, titled "Rail Replacement Services - Taxis," falls under the services industry category and is scheduled to be fully initiated by 28th February 2026, with services anticipated to commence from 31st March 2028. This procurement process, governed by UK legislation (2023/54), covers regions within the United Kingdom, specifically designated under the code "UKL" for delivery. The planning stage is currently highlighted in the procurement cycle, indicating that the full tender documentation and processes are set to follow this initial notice published on 5th December 2025.

EPOS and CEW for On-Board Catering

Description: Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) systems and Catering Equipment and Ware (CEW) to support on-board catering services. Includes the supply, installation, and maintenance of EPOS terminals and related peripherals to enable efficient transaction processing, alongside the provision of commercial catering equipment, galley units, trolleys, utensils, and associated catering ware required for service delivery.

Summary: The procurement process in question is orchestrated by Transport for Wales Rail Limited, identified as a utility buyer and classified as a public authority under sub-central government, following Welsh devolved regulations. The tender is currently in the planning stage and pertains to the supply of Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) systems and Catering Equipment and Ware (CEW) to enhance on-board catering services. Given its significant scope, the procurement involves the supply, installation, and maintenance of EPOS terminals and commercial catering equipment, with a contract value estimated at £720,000 gross. This project, described under the CPV codes for computer-related equipment and data-processing machines, is intended for implementation across the United Kingdom, specifically within the specified region of UKL. The contract period is expected to commence on 26th September 2026 and conclude by 25th September 2029, with a future notice date set for 31st January 2026.

Cycle Hire

Description: The provision to TfWRL of Cycle Hire

Summary: Transport for Wales Rail Limited, a public authority governed by Welsh devolved regulations, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of a cycle hire service. This project, titled "Cycle Hire", falls under the services category and is set to be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKL region. The contract is projected to run from 31 January 2026 to 31 January 2031. With a gross budget of £480,000, the procurement process is initiated as a tender and is scheduled for further notice on 8 December 2025. Located in Pontypridd, Transport for Wales is seeking to implement this public service to enhance transportation facilities within the region.

Asset Management System

Description: Procurement of an Asset Management System

Summary: Transport for Wales Rail Limited, a utility buyer operating under Welsh devolved regulations, is in the planning stage of procuring an Asset Management System. This project falls under the software package and information systems industry category, with a procurement value estimated at £798,000 gross. The procurement is to be executed in the UK, specifically in the region denoted as UKL, with the contract scheduled to commence on 31st December 2026 and conclude by 31st December 2030. Interested parties should note the future notice date set for 30th April 2026, which marks the next development in this planned tender process.

Depot Maintenance and Help Desk (Facilities Management)

Description: The provision to TfWRL of Depot Maintenance and Help Desk (Facilities Management)

Summary: The procurement process for the "Depot Maintenance and Help Desk (Facilities Management)" contract is being managed by Transport for Wales Rail Limited, a public authority under the devolved regulations of Wales. This service procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a legal basis outlined under UK legislation 2023/54. The facilities management services include depot maintenance and help desk operations across the region of Wales, UK. The planned contract period begins on 1st April 2028 and ends on 31st March 2032, and the total value is set at £3,351,712 (excluding VAT). A future notice for this tender is anticipated to be published by 31st March 2027.

Marketing Services

Description: For the provision to TfW of Marketing Services

Summary: Transport for Wales is planning a procurement process for the provision of marketing services, as indicated in their recent planned procurement notice published on 5th December 2025. The contracting process, currently in the planning stage, falls under the services category within the marketing industry and is governed by UK legal frameworks, specifically the 2023/54 regulation. The project, with an estimated gross value of £44.4 million, is set to begin on 1st November 2026, ending on 31st October 2030. Interested parties should be prepared for further notifications by 1st March 2026, which marks the communications milestone for future notices. The buyer, Transport for Wales, operates out of Pontypridd and is subject to Welsh devolved regulations.

Brand Guardianship

Description: For the provision to TfW of Brand Guardianship

Summary: Transport for Wales has initiated a procurement process for "Brand Guardianship," which falls under the services category, specifically marketing services with a CPV code of 79342000. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, aims to support brand management within the UK, with an estimated contract value of £9,000,000 excluding VAT. The planned contract period runs from 1st June 2026 to 31st October 2030. The initial procurement notice was published on 5th December 2025, and further communication regarding the tender process is expected by 1st January 2026.

Caerphilly Interchange

Description: For the provision to TfW of Caerphilly Interchange

Summary: Transport for Wales, a sub-central public authority under Welsh devolved regulations, has entered the planning stage of a procurement process for the Caerphilly Interchange project. The procurement pertains to engineering and construction works, with an estimated contract value of £33.6 million, excluding taxes. The project is located in the United Kingdom and is structured under the works procurement category. The planned phase began on 5th December 2025, with a future notice scheduled for 1st April 2026. The actual contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude by 1st December 2028.