Buyer Name: Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)
Buyer Address: 3 Llys Cadwyn, Pontypridd, UKL15, CF37 4TH, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Edward Jones
Contact Email: procurement@tfw.wales
Contact Telephone: +447399008053
Buyer Name: Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)
Buyer Address: 3 Llys Cadwyn, Pontypridd, UKL15, CF37 4TH, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Edward Jones
Contact Email: procurement@tfw.wales
Contact Telephone: +447399008053
TfWR intends to enter into a contract for the acquisition of a single Mk4 Trailer Open (TO) rolling stock vehicle. The vehicle will be incorporated into the existing Mk4 fleet currently operated by Transport for Wales Rail Limited. The procurement relates solely to the purchase of one compatible rolling stock vehicle to support operational resilience and fleet continuity.
No linked documents found for this notice.
Lot 1 Status: complete
Document Description: Not published
Award Title: MK4 TO Purchase Project
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