Planning

Revenue Protection Back Office System

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 09:26

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited is planning a procurement process titled "Revenue Protection Back Office System," targeting the software package and information systems industry. The procurement is at the planning stage and is set to be conducted under Welsh devolved regulations. The contract is valued at £350,000 (gross amount £420,000) and is anticipated to commence on 15th October 2026, concluding on 1st April 2028. It is designed to benefit both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Interested parties should note that a future notice date is set for 29th May 2026, providing an opportunity to engage in this planned process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in developing and providing sophisticated software solutions to support back-office revenue protection systems. Those specialising in software packages and information systems will find this procurement particularly relevant. With suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, it offers a competitive advantage for businesses of varying sizes to expand their portfolio within the public sector and gain long-term partnerships with a notable public authority, Transport for Wales Rail Limited. Hence, companies with innovative and adaptable software solutions capable of meeting the specified requirements would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Revenue Protection Back Office System

Notice Description

For the provision to TFWRL of a Revenue Protection Back Office System.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a2cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048482-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Oct 2026 - 1 Apr 2028 1-2 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 RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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