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Enterprise Data Platform Enhancement

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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09 Jul 2026 at 15:52

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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09 Jul 2026 at 15:32

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, facilitated by Transport for Wales located in Pontypridd, UK, focuses on the "Enterprise Data Platform Enhancement". This falls under the IT services industry category, specifically related to consulting, software development, Internet, and support. As of 9th July 2026, the contract is at the award stage, with Deloitte LLP being the chosen supplier. The direct award procurement method was utilised, citing continuity and cost-effectiveness as key rationales. The contract period is set to begin on 27th July 2026 and conclude on 30th October 2026, with potential extension options available. The project's primary aim is to enhance data governance, integration, and analytics capabilities within Transport for Wales' Enterprise Data Platform.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in data platforms and analytics. Although already awarded to Deloitte LLP, understanding the requirements and process can aid similar companies in preparing for future opportunities. Companies focusing on niche technical integrations and efficient service delivery models would be well-suited for similar future tenders. The project's scale and the use of a direct award method highlight the importance of maintaining existing relationships and technological continuity in complex IT environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enterprise Data Platform Enhancement

Notice Description

The Enterprise Data Platform provides the organisation's core data, reporting and analytics capability. This requirement will support the enhancement of the platform, including improvements to data governance, data integration, reporting and analytics.The requirement will be awarded to a single supplier under a direct award arrangement to ensure continuity of service. The incumbent supplier designed and implemented the existing platform and associated processes. Appointing an alternative supplier would create significant technical difficulties and result in a duplication of costs through transition and knowledge transfer activities, increasing delivery risk and potentially impacting service continuity. Retaining the incumbent supplier provides the most efficient and cost-effective solution.

Procurement Information

A change of supplier at this stage would result in unnecessary technical complexity, duplication of work, and additional costs, making a direct award to the incumbent supplier justified under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023. Section 41(a) The existing platform has been developed using Microsoft Fabric and bespoke architecture, data models and integrations implemented by the incumbent supplier. A change of supplier would require significant elements of the solution to be reassessed, interpreted and potentially redeveloped, creating a risk of incompatibility with the existing design and operating model. This could result in a solution that differs from the current implementation, reducing interoperability and increasing complexity. Section 41(b) A replacement supplier would need to undertake extensive discovery, knowledge transfer and technical assessment before continuing delivery. This would duplicate work already completed by the incumbent, leading to additional costs and delays. Reinterpreting or redeveloping existing components would introduce disproportionate technical difficulties in maintaining and enhancing the platform, while creating unnecessary operational and financial inefficiencies. Furthermore, the incumbent supplier can continue delivery immediately, avoiding transition costs, preserving continuity, and ensuring value is maintained from the investment already made. Taken together, these factors demonstrate that changing supplier would create technical incompatibilities, duplicate existing work, and result in unnecessary additional costs, satisfying the conditions of Sections 41(a) and 41(b) of the Procurement Act 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c7f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064908-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 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
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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

DELOITTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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