Notice Information
Notice Title
Train Movement Information Systems
Notice Description
Transport for Wales (TfW) has awarded a direct award for a Train Movement Information System. This system forms a critical component of TfW's Control Suite of Systems and is extensively relied upon for both real-time operational monitoring and retrospective analysis.The Train Movement Information System is a specialised platform that delivers real-time updates and predictive insights into train movements across the network. It plays a vital role in ensuring accurate and timely information is available to passengers, thereby enhancing the overall travel experience. Additionally, the system supports improved operational efficiency and decision-making within TfW's control environment.
Procurement Information
Justification for Direct Award - Technical Reasons (Procurement Act 2023, Schedule 5, Paragraph 2(1)(b)) The seamless continuation of day-to-day operations requires specialist technical expertise and in-depth knowledge of the existing system architecture. This capability is essential to maintain service reliability and operational effectiveness. Due to the complexity of the system and the critical nature of the commissioning phase, a direct award is deemed necessary to ensure continuity of operations and uphold system integrity.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05e534
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014694-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK7 - Contract Details Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Direct
- Procurement Method Details
- Direct award
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Large
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
48 - Software package and information systems
-
- CPV Codes
48000000 - Software package and information systems
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £450,000 £100K-£500K
- Contracts Value
- £450,000 £100K-£500K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 18 Feb 20264 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 20 Nov 20253 months ago
- Contract Period
- 15 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2027 2-3 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- procurement.help@tfwrail.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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014694-2026
18th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075754-2025
20th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075569-2025
20th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
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