Open24 days left · closes midday, Monday 7 December 2026

Courier Services

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) · Local or regional public body

In brief

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) is looking for suppliers for postal and courier work (Wales).

The estimated value is £1,250,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 March 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 7 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Monday 23 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 7 December 2026

How bids are scored

Technical 60% · Commercial 30% · Social Value 10%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 13 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

This contract seeks the provision of comprehensive courier and logistics services to support the movement of rail spares and associated items on behalf of Transport for Wales Rail Limited (TfWRL). The service will support operational activities at TfWRL locations including Canton, Machynlleth, Taffs Well, Barry, Holyhead, Birkenhead and Chester, as well as mobile technicians requiring the re-supply of parts and equipment at outstations.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 24 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £1,250,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Wales?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 23 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 7 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

9 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 106146-2026

About the buyer

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)Last 12 months

Procurements

Awards

All tenders and awards from Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)

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From notice 106146-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 9 November 2026.