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Depot Rail Semi-Automatic Sand Pumping System for Class 398

Published
Published 1 October 2025

Overview

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

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Closed
Procedure
Direct
Published
1 October 2025

Award outcome

Awarded value
£380,000
Award date
29 September 2025
Contract period
12 October 2025 → 30 June 2026
Winner
  • DEPOT RAIL LIMITED

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    1 October 2025

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  2. Contract

    1 October 2025

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Contracting authority

  • Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)

    Buyer

    Pontypridd, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PVJP-5451-JYWQ

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Awarded: Depot Rail Semi-Automatic Sand Pumping System for Class 398 — won by DEPOT RAIL LIMITED — Skim