Planning

TfW Technical Advisory Services

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 14:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "TfW Technical Advisory Services" is initiated by Transport for Wales, a public authority governed under Welsh devolved regulations. This procurement is in the planning stage, with a planned contract period from 27th April 2026 to 26th April 2029. The procurement focuses on the industry category of advisory and consultative engineering services, with services to be delivered across the United Kingdom. The future notice for this tender is scheduled for 31st January 2026. The estimated contract value is £1,079,999 GBP, and the offering is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advisory and consultative engineering services to engage with a major public transportation organisation. The long-term contract duration provides a stable partnership potential, advantageous for companies seeking sustained business growth. SMEs are encouraged to participate, aligning with the procurement's suitability criteria, which supports smaller businesses in expanding their government contract portfolios. Businesses with expertise in engineering consultancy and the capacity to deliver services across the UK will find themselves well-suited to compete in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TfW Technical Advisory Services

Notice Description

For the provision to TfW of Technical Advisory Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efcb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080194-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2029 3-4 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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