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Courier Services

Issued by Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) · via UK Find a Tender Service

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Published
9 Nov 2026
Closes
7 Dec 2026, 12:00 UTC
Value
GBP 1,250,000
Reference
TFW0879.00
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Transport & Logistics
Type
services

At a glance

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) in United Kingdom has published a tender in transport & logistics: “Courier Services”. Submissions close on 7 December 2026, 28 days from today. The stated value is GBP 1,250,000. Quote reference TFW0879.00 in any correspondence with the buyer. One document is attached to this notice. FreeTender has recorded 11 notices from this buyer since 2026, 6 of them currently open. There are 347 open transport & logistics notices in United Kingdom on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Find a Tender Service, not through FreeTender.

Key requirements

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Details

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.

Context for bidders

We hold 11 notices from Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer), going back to August 2026 — 6 of them still open. They buy mostly in Transport & Logistics, Water & Environment and Electrical Equipment. There are 347 open Transport & Logistics tenders in United Kingdom. This one closes in 28 days.

Documents

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this transport & logistics opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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