AwardedAwarded 30 September 2025
Depot Rail Semi-Automatic Sand Pumping System for Class 398
Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) · Local or regional public body
In brief
Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) awarded this contract to Depot Rail Limited on 30 September 2025.
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What the notice says
The requirement is to procure a Depot Rail Semi-Automatic Sand Pumping System for Class 398 train sanding examinations.
The scope includes supplying, installing, and commissioning a system with 12 delivery points, a screw delivery mechanism, integrated dust suppression to eliminate silica dust exposure, and battery backup for operational reliability. The system will reduce examination times from 68 minutes (53 minutes for examination plus 15 minutes for unit movements) to 25 minutes plus 15 minutes for unit movement, aligning with the depot’s 40-minute throughput schedule and 5-day examination cycle for a 36-train fleet, servicing up to 8 trains per night
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Depot Rail Limited | £380,000 | Awarded 30 September 2025 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Transparency notice · UK5, notice 061272-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 061486-2025
About the buyer
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From notice 061272-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 1 October 2025, last updated 1 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.