Notice Information
Notice Title
Bus Decarbonisation - Fleet Analysis Modelling System
Notice Description
Transport for Wales (TfW) is seeking to procure an off-the-shelf Bus Fleet Analysis Modelling System to support the decarbonisation of bus services across Wales. The system will enable in-house modelling and analysis of zero-emission bus deployment, including operational performance, fleet requirements, energy consumption, infrastructure needs, and total cost of ownership under different transition scenarios. The contract will include: - Provision of a minimum of five user licences for the software system - Initial training to enable TfW staff to effectively utilise the system - Optional ongoing support services The solution must be an existing, market-ready product capable of rapid mobilisation, with implementation and training required within a defined timeframe. TfW is seeking a supplier that can provide a robust, user-friendly solution that supports strategic planning, business case development, and the delivery of bus franchising and decarbonisation objectives.
Lot Information
Lot 1
Renewal: Option to extend for 2x 1 year periods
Planning Information
The purpose of this preliminary market engagement notice is to understand market appetite, collect feedback, and understand capability of meeting the requirements for this upcoming opportunity. To register your interest in the preliminary market engagement, please follow this link (or copy and paste into your browser) to the Microsoft Form and complete by 5pm, 5th September 2025 - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=JNDchxkwJkiZVrp2sqBP9GQHxZZpmRBEpZb6y9KNSQVURDE3VUhJT0xQNkpZR0RFVk9YSFFQNzBFSy4u Any issues please contact: supplychain@tfw.wales
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-058747
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048108-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Below threshold - open competition
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
-
- CPV Codes
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £186,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- £186,000 £100K-£500K
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 22 May 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 23 Jun 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 26 Sep 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2027 6-12 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- TRANSPORT FOR WALES
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048108-2026
22nd May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048501-2025
13th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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