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Control of Contractors Portal

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

In brief

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) is looking for suppliers for IT and software work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £430,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 18 January 2027.

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

Bids close at 4pm, Tuesday 24 November 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Friday 13 November 2026
Bids by
4pm, Tuesday 24 November 2026

How bids are scored

Quality / Social Value 70% · Price 30%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 13 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

The buyer expects to buy this again around November 2028.

What the notice says

Transport for Wales has a requirement 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.

Should I bid?

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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.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 13 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 4pm, Tuesday 24 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 051493-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 103256-2026

About the buyer

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

Procurements

78

Awards

35

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, last updated 30 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 30 October 2026.