Chester Carriage Wash Machine
Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) · All their open notices
What this is
Transport for Wales Rail Ltd seeks design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a new Carriage Wash Machine at Chester Train Maintenance Depot to replace an existing non-operational machine. The project includes all associated infrastructure and integration works, with optional removal of existing equipment and building preparation for manual washing.
Key points
- Tender deadline 03 September 2026 at 12:00 PM; enquiry deadline 20 August 2026
- Estimated contract value GBP 1.67M (excl. VAT); 12-month delivery with possible 3-month extension
- Evaluation: 60% Technical, 30% Price, 10% Social Value
- Must submit electronically via Atamis portal; no physical submissions accepted
- Tenderers must provide delivery timescales, utility consumption data, water recycling performance, and optional pricing for existing equipment removal
- Works must comply with Network Rail standards and be delivered within operational depot environment at Chester
How it is scored
Technical (60%), Commercial/Price (30%), Social Value (10%)
Money
Estimated value GBP 1,666,666 (excluding VAT) / GBP 2,000,000 (including VAT)
Performance guarantee
No performance bond or guarantee specified in the notice
How to submit
Electronic submission only via Atamis portal (https://tfw.my.site.com/login) by 03 September 2026 at 12:00 PM
Clarifications
Enquiry deadline 20 August 2026 at 12:00 PM; contact procurement@tfw.wales or 0800 222 9004
Contract period
19 November 2026 to 18 November 2027 (12 months), with possible extension to 18 February 2028 if works not completed by original expiry date
Classification
CPV 42000000 — Industrial machinery 45000000 — Construction work51000000 — Installation services (except software)34000000 — Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation United KingdomWales
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