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On Train Data Recorder

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)

Buyer Address: 3 Llys Cadwyn, Pontypridd, UKL15, CF374TH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement.help@tfwrail.wales

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
1050000.0 GBP
Published
17 Feb 2026, 09:26
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Dec 2025, 00:00
Contract End
31 Dec 2028, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
48100000 - Industry specific software package
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Hasler Rail
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Contracts

Contract Title: On Train Data Recorder

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