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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Award notice |
| Buyer: | Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) |
| Main Category: | Goods |
| Procurement Method: | Direct award |
| Method Rationale: | Procurement Act 2023 – Schedule 5, Paragraph 2(1)(b): Technical Reasons This direct award is made on technical grounds in accordance with Schedule 5, Paragraph 2(1)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023. Transport for Wales (TfW) is currently commissioning its Class 398 fleet, a process that involves intricate integration of onboard systems. Introducing changes at this stage would pose substantial technical challenges and risks to the programme’s delivery. Given the complexity and criticality of the commissioning phase, a direct award is essential to maintain system continuity, ensure technical compatibility, and safeguard programme integrity. |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | Not specified |
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On Train Data Recorder
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| Award value: | £1,050,000 |
| Award status: | Pending |
This direct award relates to the procurement of hosting services, inclusive of ongoing maintenance and technical support, for an On-Train Data Recorder (OTDR) solution. The OTDR system is designed to capture and store operational data relating to train control inputs, the train’s performance in response to those inputs, and the functioning of associated control systems.
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| 19 November 2025 |
| Application Deadline: | — |
| Contract Start Date: | — |
| Contract End Date: | — |
| Contract Duration: | NaN years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-05e49c |
| Notice Reference: | 075328-2025 |