Tender

Bus Network Design System

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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Tender

13 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales is initiating a procurement process for the "Bus Network Design System" aimed at supplying a new network planning solution for the organisation's various business units. This procurement falls under the Public Transport industry category and is primarily focused on the UKL region, specifically Pontypridd, Wales. The procurement is at the tender stage with key dates including the tender submission deadline on 12th February 2025 at 12:00 PM and the award period starting the same day at 3:00 PM. The tender is being conducted through an open procedure with electronic submissions accepted via the eTenderWales platform.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in network planning solutions, transport systems, and software development. Suitable businesses might include those with expertise in transport logistics, digital scheduling, and data integration. The successful supplier will have the chance to work with Transport for Wales, delivering critical services that support the optimisation of public transport systems, thereby directly contributing to the organisation's efficiency and service improvement goals. The project includes substantial integration and data management components, presenting opportunities for companies with robust capabilities in these areas.

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Notice Title

Bus Network Design System

Notice Description

The requirement is for the supply of a new network planning solution to be used across the TfW business units - primarily the TfW Customer Journey and the Bus Network Development teams as well as the associated services as detailed below. The TfW Customer Journey team produce and collate operator timetables and fares for the TfW Traveline journey planner, TrawsCymru services, the TfW Welsh Bus Data System (national realtime information) and wider Traveline UK datasets as well as managing the Welsh bus stop information on behalf of the Welsh local transport authorities. The Bus franchising /network development team utilise the current scheduling system to design, schedule and evaluate the proposed franchised network, generating data for downstream analysis and stakeholder engagement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for the supply of a new network planning solution to be used across the TfW business units - primarily the TfW Customer Journey and the Bus Network Development teams as well as the associated services as detailed below. The TfW Customer Journey team produce and collate operator timetables and fares for the TfW Traveline journey planner, TrawsCymru services, the TfW Welsh Bus Data System (national realtime information) and wider Traveline UK datasets as well as managing the Welsh bus stop information on behalf of the Welsh local transport authorities. The Bus franchising /network development team utilise the current scheduling system to design, schedule and evaluate the proposed franchised network, generating data for downstream analysis and stakeholder engagement. Purpose The purpose of this system procurement is to: Standardisation Standardise the scheduling/ timetabling system across TfW to create cross-functional knowledge and working opportunities; Ensure a primary system for franchising is available for network and infrastructure design, generating data for procurement, operational performance, contract monitoring, ticketing integration and analysis; Improve efficiency and overall workflows of the Journey team whilst generating schedules for the real time system and multimodal digital customer system. Workflows Improve workflows of the Journey team to generate schedules for the realtime system and multimodal digital customer system; Remove the potential security risks posed by older systems. Requirements Project and system requirements include: Pre-franchising network design and procurement Map generation Timetable generation including vehicle workings and accurate run times Network insights including PVR, live/dead hours/kilometres, cost profiles and accessibility analysis Different view of the services - map, timetable, graphs, DRT zones Franchise package management and data provision to bidders Customer information Manage the dates a schedule is active Include customer centric information including notes and via information in both Welsh and English Franchising operations Ongoing network enhancements - planned disruptions, contract changes Multi-modal network evaluation Data management - integrations, workflow management and reporting NaPTAN integration Import of the rail and cycle network Import of other datasets to aid network accessibility analysis Extensive reporting suite to analyse the network and maintain ongoing collaboration with stakeholders Generate customer facing timetable information (PDF) Anticipated integrations TfW bus ticketing solution Contract management system TfW multimodal customer App and Website ZEB Modelling tools Project management, Mobilisation and BAU support Robust and developed migration strategy Training provision Ongoing customer services including a responsive helpdesk Non core: Network operations: ZEB scheduling ZEB vehicle requirements modelling and analysis Vehicle charging schedules Non core: Roadside publicity Utilising the TfW brand design to generate bus stop and interchange publicity. Please use references project_58205 and itt_115047 on eTenderWales to access the full tender documents.

Options: The number of user volumes may change during the contract lifecycle.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to two periods of up to 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147296
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147296
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Either after 3 years or 5 years should the options to extend to be utilised.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Rebecca Phillips
Contact Email
rebecca.phillips214@tfwrail.wales
Contact Phone
+44 2921673434

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

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497074
    Bus Network Design System - The requirement is for the supply of a new network planning solution to be used across the TfW business units - primarily the TfW Customer Journey and the Bus Network Development teams as well as the associated services as detailed below. The TfW Customer Journey team produce and collate operator timetables and fares for the TfW Traveline journey planner, TrawsCymru services, the TfW Welsh Bus Data System (national realtime information) and wider Traveline UK datasets as well as managing the Welsh bus stop information on behalf of the Welsh local transport authorities. The Bus franchising /network development team utilise the current scheduling system to design, schedule and evaluate the proposed franchised network, generating data for downstream analysis and stakeholder engagement.

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