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TfW Banking Services

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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Award

26 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Tender

17 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by Transport for Wales aims to establish banking services for itself and its subsidiary organisations. The tender titled "TfW Banking Services" falls under the services category, specifically within public transport and general public services. Located in Pontypridd, Wales, the procurement method employed is an open procedure. The contract was awarded to HSBC UK BANK PLC, with the agreement officially signed on 5th December 2025. The planned implementation of banking services is set for 1st April 2026. The procurement includes key delivery requirements such as bank account maintenance, cash and cheque handling, payment processing, and internet banking services. The tender completion period ended 17th February 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for large-scale financial institutions with strong capabilities in internet banking, international payment processing, and comprehensive cash management solutions. Such organisations can leverage this contract to expand their footprint in the public transport sector, potentially opening doors to future projects within the public services domain. The open procedure allows for a competitive bidding environment, making it suitable for well-established firms capable of meeting the demanding criteria prioritising quality over price. Business growth can be realised through the fulfilment of service volumes which may vary over the contract's life, with options to extend the agreement for additional periods.

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Notice Title

TfW Banking Services

Notice Description

We are looking to procure a contract that will deliver the banking services required for Transport for Wales (TfW) and its subsidiary organisations. TfW intends to award the contract by 1st April 2025. The new banking arrangements must be implemented and fully operational by 1st April 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are tendering a banking services delivery partner to support Transport for Wales (TfW) and its subsidiary companies. TfW intends to award the contract by 1st April 2025 and the new banking arrangements must be implemented and fully operational by 31st March 2026. The contract will include full provision of money transition services - to include maintenance of bank accounts, cash and cheque handling, payment procession (domestic and international) and other services associated with public sector banking arrangements. An internet banking service for balance/transaction reporting and payment initiation will also be required.

Options: The volumes of services may change during the life of the contract.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147489
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147489
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Q1 2030

Notice Status

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

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
TLL Wales

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HSBC UK BANK

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497185
    TfW Banking Services - We are looking to procure a contract that will deliver the banking services required for Transport for Wales (TfW) and its subsidiary organisations. TfW intends to award the contract by 1st April 2025. The new banking arrangements must be implemented and fully operational by 1st April 2026.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR602356
    TfW Banking Services - We are looking to procure a contract that will deliver the banking services required for Transport for Wales (TfW) and its subsidiary organisations. TfW intends to award the contract by 1st April 2025. The new banking arrangements must be implemented and fully operational by 1st April 2026.

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