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PlanningUpdate

15 Jun 2026 at 09:52

PlanningUpdate

15 Jun 2026 at 09:41

Planning

04 Jun 2026 at 13:34

Planning

22 May 2026 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of a new Revenue Management System, aiming to enhance revenue performance through automation and optimisation. This procurement process falls under the 'goods' category, with an estimated value of £3,840,000.00, and focuses on software packages and information systems as identified by the CPV code 48000000. The project will take place in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKL region. Engagement with potential suppliers is being conducted through a questionnaire, with a deadline set for the 26th of June 2026. Following this, selected suppliers may be invited for one-on-one discussions commencing the week of the 15th of June 2026. The official procurement notice is anticipated to be released by the 30th of October 2026.

This planned procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in the software and information systems sectors. It is particularly suitable for SMEs, given that they are recognised as suitable suppliers for this contract. Companies with expertise in developing complex software systems, especially those that can integrate multi-modal revenue management solutions, are encouraged to participate. The long-term contract, planned to commence on the 1st of November 2027 and run until the 31st of October 2032, represents a substantial opportunity for business growth and sectoral influence within the public transportation domain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Revenue Management System

Notice Description

TfW is undertaking preliminary market engagement for a potential new Revenue Management System to support and improve revenue performance through enhanced automation and optimisation. The system would need to support TfW's Advance purchase strategy, manage availability through connection to the national Rail Availability and Reservations Service, provide reservations data for commercial and operational insight, and be capable of multi-modal revenue management. Engagement will be undertaken by questionnaire, with potential follow-up one-to-one discussions with selected suppliers, only if required. We envisage these to be commence WC 15th June 2026

Planning Information

Transport for Wales is seeking supplier input through a questionnaire to inform the future procurement of a Revenue Management System. This form seeks your expert views and insights. Your honest responses are valued and will help us understand market capabilities and gain feedback to shape the procurement requirements solutions and functionalities This is not a tender exercise and will not impact future procurement evaluations. Link to questionnaire: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/ZPJ0f84ZKn If the link does not work, please copy the URL to your browser. Please respond by 12th June 2026. Any issues email: Supplychain@tfw.wales Following review of the questionnaire responses, we may contact you to ask further questions to clarify specific points. We anticipate holding one‑to‑one sessions during the week commencing 15 June 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a210
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056064-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2027 - 31 Oct 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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