On Train Data Recorder

A Contract Award Notice
by TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

Source: Find a Tender
Type: Contract ()
Duration: not specified
Value: £1M

Sector: MISCELLANEOUS
Published: 19 Nov 2025
Delivery: not specified
Deadline: n/a

Related Terms

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

Transport for Wales Rail Pontypridd

1 supplier

Hasler Rail Manchester

Description

This direct award relates to the procurement of hosting services, inclusive of ongoing maintenance and technical support, for an On-Train Data Recorder (OTDR) solution. The OTDR system is designed to capture and store operational data relating to train control inputs, the train’s performance in response to those inputs, and the functioning of associated control systems.

Award Detail

1	Hasler Rail (Manchester) On Train Data Recorder Reference: 1 Value: £1,050,000

CPV Codes

None found

Legal Justification

Procurement Act 2023 – Schedule 5, Paragraph 2(1)(b): Technical Reasons This direct award is made on technical grounds in accordance with Schedule 5, Paragraph 2(1)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023. Transport for Wales (TfW) is currently commissioning its Class 398 fleet, a process that involves intricate integration of onboard systems. Introducing changes at this stage would pose substantial technical challenges and risks to the programme’s delivery. Given the complexity and criticality of the commissioning phase, a direct award is essential to maintain system continuity, ensure technical compatibility, and safeguard programme integrity.