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Welsh Bus Network Plan - Schematic Maps

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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18 Feb 2026 at 09:08

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales has initiated and awarded a contract for the production of schematic cartographic maps as part of the Welsh Bus Network Plan. The buying organisation, based in Pontypridd, United Kingdom, operates within the public authority sector at a sub-central government level. The procurement process, classified under urban areas mapping services, was planned to be a direct award without competition and has been completed. The contract value amounts to £99,600 gross, exercising transparency under the UK Procurement Act 2023. Important dates include a milestone for the future signature date scheduled for 20th February 2026, with work commencing on 9th March 2026 and concluding on 8th September 2026, with a potential extension until December 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mapping and cartographic services. Pindar Travel Information Systems Ltd, a large supplier from Buckinghamshire, has been selected to deliver the service, indicating a preference for experienced operators in the mapping industry. Such tenders are beneficial for businesses with expertise in urban mapping services and those interested in strategic partnerships with transport-related public authorities. Suppliers capable of efficiently managing projects within the geographic context of the United Kingdom may find this sector conducive to growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Welsh Bus Network Plan - Schematic Maps

Notice Description

Transport for Wales intends to make a direct award to Pindar Creative for the production of schematic cartographic maps required for the Welsh Bus Network Plan. This notice is being published under the Procurement Act 2023 to provide transparency.

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/014576-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71222100 - Urban areas mapping services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20264 days 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Chloe Allen
Contact Email
procurement@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINDAR TRAVEL INFORMATION SYSTEMS LTD (T/A PINDAR CREATIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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