Planning

Bus Ticket Machines

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 13:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process is currently at the planning stage, initiated by Transport for Wales, a sub-central government public authority, under Welsh devolved regulations. The tender is titled "Bus Ticket Machines" and is classified under the goods category, specifically for ticket-issuing machines. With a total estimated value of £7,200,000, this procurement involves delivering to the United Kingdom. Interested parties should note the future notice date set for 28th February 2026, with the contract period expected to commence on 1st June 2026 and conclude by 31st May 2030. The procurement process aligns with the UK legal framework under UKPGA 2023/54.

The upcoming tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying bus ticket machines and related technologies. Companies with a strong focus on public transport infrastructure and equipment can leverage their expertise to provide solutions meeting the needs of Transport for Wales. Moreover, firms experienced in large-scale contracts with government agencies, especially those familiar with the UK public procurement landscape, will be well-suited to engage with this opportunity to enhance their business growth within the transport industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Ticket Machines

Notice Description

For the provision of Bus Ticket Machines to TfW

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080179-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30144200 - Ticket-issuing machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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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