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Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) · Local or regional public body

In brief

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) has announced plans to buy IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £430,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 7 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 14 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Transport for Wales is seeking to understand the market for a software solution to support a Control of Contractors (CoC) portal across its station network. The proposed solution should support the safe and effective management of contractors working on site, including (but not limited to): Contractor compliance and onboarding Access control and permit management Real-time visibility of contractor activity Integration with existing systems where appropriate This engagement is not a call for competition. It is an opportunity for suppliers to help shape the future procurement approach. Transport for Wales welcomes responses from organisations of all sizes, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 051493-2026

About the buyer

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)Last 12 months

Procurements

85

Awards

45

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

All tenders and awards from Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)

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From notice 051493-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 1 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.