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Services IT System Development - Business Analysis Call-Off Contract

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited has completed a procurement process for specialised business analysis and IT consultancy services under the Services IT System Development – Business Analysis Call-Off Contract. The procurement, classified within the railway services sector, is focused on supporting the Rail Replacement Services (RRS) bespoke IT system. The project includes a comprehensive scope of work such as requirements gathering, system design support, integration specifications, stakeholder engagement, process mapping, testing support, and project reporting. The contract, valued at £75,600, was signed on 6th February 2026 and involved a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, leveraging a call-off awarded under the ESPO 3S_22 framework. The buying organisation, located in Rhondda Cynon Taf, conducted this process under the guidelines of the UK Central Purchasing Body, with the procurement stage currently marked as complete.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for large consultancy firms proficient in business analysis and IT systems development. The contract is an excellent fit for companies with expertise in developing and delivering IT solutions tailored to complex transportation systems like RRS. Given the specific nature of the contract and the utilisation of a call-off arrangement under an established framework, businesses with previous experience in similar frameworks or in the provision of bespoke system services to utility buyers will find this particularly advantageous. Participating in such procurement processes can enhance the profile and capabilities of firms operating in these sectors.

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Notice Title

Services IT System Development - Business Analysis Call-Off Contract

Notice Description

Provision of specialist business analysis and IT consultancy services to support the development and delivery of Transport for Wales' Rail Replacement Services (RRS) bespoke IT system, including requirements gathering, system design support, integration specifications, stakeholder engagement, process mapping, testing support, and project reporting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of specialist business analysis and IT consultancy services to support the development and delivery of Transport for Wales' Rail Replacement Services (RRS) bespoke IT system, including requirements gathering, system design support, integration specifications, stakeholder engagement, process mapping, testing support, and project reporting

Procurement Information

This contract is a call-off awarded under ESPO 3S_22 framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-161382
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161382
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
chloe.allen@tfw.wales
Contact Phone
+44 2920720500

Buyer Location

Locality
RHONDDA CYNON TAF
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

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB586621
    Services IT System Development - Business Analysis Call-Off Contract - Provision of specialist business analysis and IT consultancy services to support the development and delivery of Transport for Wales' Rail Replacement Services (RRS) bespoke IT system, including requirements gathering, system design support, integration specifications, stakeholder engagement, process mapping, testing support, and project reporting.

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