Planning

Proof of Concept (PoC) Standards Mapping Digital Tool

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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PlanningUpdate

12 Aug 2025 at 09:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

08 Aug 2025 at 14:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales is in the process of planning a procurement initiative for a Proof of Concept (PoC) project titled "Standards Mapping Digital Tool," intended to transition the organisation from being standards consumers to informed standards stewards. The process, which is currently in the planning stage, seeks to engage with potential suppliers capable of developing a structured methodology and digital tooling to manage operational standards. Transport for Wales operates under the Welsh devolved regulations, and the buyer's headquarters are in Pontypridd, United Kingdom. A market engagement milestone is scheduled to conclude on September 9, 2025, with responses from interested suppliers required by that date. Suppliers will need to express their interest and capability to deliver this PoC, as outlined in the invitation for engagement.

This procurement effort represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in compliance software packages and digital tool development aimed at operational standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in creating interactive, visual tools and metadata structures for complex data sets may find this opportunity particularly suited to their skill set. The contract period is slated to begin on January 1, 2026, with a total projected value of GBP 30,000 for the initial PoC phase, though this figure reflects amendments focused on exploring concepts, not the complete scale. Businesses participating in this market engagement can set the stage to influence future tender opportunities based on insights and relationships formed during this critical planning stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Proof of Concept (PoC) Standards Mapping Digital Tool

Notice Description

Transport for Wales (TfW) seeks to procure a supplier to deliver a Proof of Concept (PoC) that supports its transition from standards consumer to informed standards steward. The objective is to develop a structured methodology and digital tooling that will enable TfW to understand, evaluate, and potentially author operational standards. The supplier will be required to: Extract requirement-level obligations from a defined set of standards documents across multiple operational domains. Design and implement a visual, navigable knowledge graph that captures the relationships, intersections, duplications, and gaps across these standards. Provide structured metadata and classification to support discoverability and traceability of requirements. Deliver strategic insight into where TfW may need to: Adopt, adapt, or retire existing standards, author or commission new standards to meet operational needs Deliverables: A functional, interactive knowledge graph platform or prototype Supporting database and documentation detailing the standards mapping process Executive summary report highlighting key findings, risks, and opportunities Recommendations for scaling the system post-PoC

Planning Information

TfW are seeking an expression of interest and written responses to a questionnaire from potential suppliers who have the capability to interpret, develop and present a proof of concept with the objective of developing a structured methodology and digital tooling that enable TfW to understand, evaluate and potentially author operational standards. As part of our project exploring this proof of concept, we are conducting market engagement to understand both the market and technology capabilities, this will then be explored via TfW Innovation Lab. Please note that this market engagement exercise is for information-gathering purposes and does not constitute a commitment to initiate a procurement process or award any contract. If your business aligns with the above, please email supplychain@tfw.wales with a short overview of your interest in this project and to request a questionnaire to be completed by 9th September 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058470
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047873-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48170000 - Compliance software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplychain@tfw.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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