Tender

TfW Translation Management System (TMS)

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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Tender

26 May 2022 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Transport for Wales for the "TfW Translation Management System (TMS)." This contract falls under the goods category, specifically for the provision of an industry-specific software package aimed at enhancing translation efficiency across the organisation. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 29th June 2022. This opportunity is located in the UK and has a total contract value of £135,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to submit their proposals.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for software developers and IT service providers who specialise in translation management systems or related technologies. Businesses that can demonstrate strong capabilities in implementing machine translation technologies, as well as experience in enhancing language compliance processes for organisations, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract includes options for renewal and potential future procurement opportunities, making it an attractive prospect for companies looking to grow within the Welsh public sector.

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Notice Title

TfW Translation Management System (TMS)

Notice Description

The opportunity is for the procurement of a new translation management system (TMS) and the provision of implementation and support services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of this requirement is to drive greater efficiencies through the TfW group Welsh Language compliance through streamlining business process, building a reusable translation memory, providing traceability on requests, implementing translation automation and review. The solution will enable translation efficiencies using Machine translation technologies, and the ability to leverage previously translated content using translation history/machine learning or similar. The solution will reduce translation volume over time through being able to detect content changes, identify previously translated content, and apply learned translations to identical/similar content before seeking translation on new/unseen content. The solution will reduce turnaround times on translation through integration to our Drupal website CMS platform allowing for content created in our CMS to be automatically sent for translation from within our CMS, and subsequently for translated content to be pushed back to our CMS once translation is complete. The solution will enable timely translation outside of office hours using machine translation to ensure we are able to translate content in a timely manner 24 x 7 x 365.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to two (2) period(s) of 12 months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034027
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014721-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48740000 - Foreign language translation software package

72212740 - Foreign language translation software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If the solution is required for a longer period, a new procurement is anticipated to take place in 2025.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Nikolaos Filippis
Contact Email
procurement@tfw.wales
Contact Phone
+44 2921673434

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

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