Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) has published a procurement opportunity for avir services for 756 & 398 with an estimated value of an undisclosed value. The submission deadline is the date stated in the official notice, giving eligible UK suppliers a limited window to prepare and submit bids through the official Find a Tender portal.

Published on 2026-04-10, this contract is open to suitably qualified suppliers across the United Kingdom. All businesses interested in bidding should review the full tender documentation and confirm they meet all eligibility requirements before the closing date.

Contract overview

Contract Details Notice - There is a business objective to provide train mount ed monitoring equipment to some of the TfW fleet to be used on the Core Valley Lines, this consists of PLPR (line scanning camera equipment to look for faults with track components ), UGMS (unmanned Geometry measurement systems to measure track quality and log defects), and Pan Monitoring (Pantograph video monitoring ).

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) is the contracting authority. The estimated value is an undisclosed value and the deadline is the date stated in the official notice. Download the full specification from the official portal before preparing a bid.

Is your business eligible?

This contract is most relevant to transport operators, logistics companies, courier services. Suppliers typically need to demonstrate experience delivering similar contracts, appropriate financial standing, and hold operator licences, vehicle compliance certificates.

Under the Procurement Act 2023, Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) must actively consider SME participation. Check whether this contract has been structured into lots.

• Proven track record in transport & logistics contracts of comparable scope
• Financial standing appropriate for a an undisclosed value contract
• Relevant certifications: operator licences, vehicle compliance certificates
• Capacity to mobilise within Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)’s required timeframe

How to submit a bid

• Step 1 — Access the notice: Visit Find a Tender at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032643-2026
• Step 2 — Register free: Create or log in to your supplier account
• Step 3 — Download documents: Read the full ITT before preparing your response
• Step 4 — Raise clarifications: Submit questions early — Q&A typically closes 1–2 weeks before the deadline
• Step 5 — Submit before the date stated in the official notice: Late submissions are not accepted

What the buyer will evaluate

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) will assess all compliant bids against published criteria. Buyers typically apply a 60% quality and 40% price weighting. Under the Procurement Act 2023, social value is a mandatory evaluation criterion.

Writing a winning bid

• Lead with an executive summary addressing Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)’s objectives directly
• Provide two or more case studies with measurable outcomes from comparable contracts
• Include specific, costed social value commitments
• Price to win but ensure your margin covers full delivery

Frequently asked questions

Can SMEs bid for this contract?

Yes. The Procurement Act 2023 requires Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) to consider SME suitability and remove unnecessary barriers.

Is registration on the portal free?

Yes. Registering as a supplier on Find a Tender is completely free.

Where are the full tender documents?

All documents are on the official Find a Tender listing at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032643-2026.

This article is for informational purposes only. Always verify all details on the official procurement portal before submitting a bid. Kael Tripton is not affiliated with or endorsed by Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) or the UK government.