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Contract Details Notice for the Continuation of Commercial Support Services on CVL Transformation

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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23 Mar 2026 at 13:47

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24 Dec 2025 at 15:10

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24 Dec 2025 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales, a public authority operating under Welsh devolved regulations, has completed the procurement process for the continuation of commercial support services on the CVL Transformation. The tender, titled "Contract Details Notice for the Continuation of Commercial Support Services on CVL Transformation," falls within the services industry category and was executed via a direct award method. Located in Pontypridd, UKL15, the buying organisation has opted for this procurement method to ensure ongoing support and high-quality management of CVL Transformation work packages. Expert Commercial and Project Management Services Ltd, a small to medium enterprise based in Caldicot, has been awarded the contract, which commenced on 2nd February 2026 and is set to conclude on 29th October 2027, with a gross contract value of £614,400.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for SMEs skilled in cost calculation and monitoring, especially those familiar with large-scale transformation projects. The direct award method reflects the necessity of continuity, making it well-suited for businesses with prior experience and technical acumen in handling complex commercial support services. Companies with knowledge of Transport for Wales's operations and intellectual property stand to benefit, as the decision to retain the existing supplier underscores the importance of seamless integration and efficiency in public fund utilisation. The procurement stage is complete, providing assurance of sustained project support from an experienced and technically capable supplier.

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Notice Title

Contract Details Notice for the Continuation of Commercial Support Services on CVL Transformation

Notice Description

A Contract Details Notice for the Continuation of Commercial Support Services on CVL Transformation

Procurement Information

The supplier has provided these services to TFW for the past 7 years. It is crucial these services are retained to ensure continuity in supporting TfW is maintained and ongoing CVL Transformation work packages are managed to the highest quality possible from a commercial perspective. It is essential that the supplier that has knowledge of the programme and of TfW, switching supplier would be enormously inefficient and costly to TfW and public funds

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026286-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£512,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£512,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 29 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPERT COMMERCIAL AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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