Award

Welsh Bus Network Plan - Schematic Maps

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Mar 2026 at 08:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 Feb 2026 at 09:08

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales has contracted Pindar Creative to produce schematic cartographic maps for the Welsh Bus Network Plan. The procurement process, identified with ID 021603-2026, is at the award and contract stage, having been completed on 11th March 2026. The contract began on 9th March 2026 and is set to end on 8th September 2026, with an option for a three-month extension. This initiative falls under the works category, focused on construction work, and covers the entirety of the United Kingdom. Utilizing a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, the contract is valued at approximately £83,000 GBP excluding VAT.

By engaging in the Welsh Bus Network Plan, businesses can access significant opportunities for growth within public sector mapping services. Companies like Pindar Creative, specialising in urban area mapping services, can gain visibility and contribute towards prominent transportation projects. SMEs involved in cartographic design, digital mapping, and transport-related consultancy services could particularly benefit, as the project demands skilled providers to fulfil Transport for Wales’ requirements for schematic maps. This initiative underscores how the public sector can be an invaluable pathway for exposure and expansion for businesses in the mapping industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Welsh Bus Network Plan - Schematic Maps

Notice Description

Transport for Wales has made a direct award to Pindar Creative for the production of schematic cartographic maps required for the Welsh Bus Network Plan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0656a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021603-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,680 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£83,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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
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

PINDAR TRAVEL INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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