---
title: "Innovation Lab by TfW Accelerator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ef06"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES"
published: "2025-03-19"
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# Innovation Lab by TfW Accelerator

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ef06

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## Summary

Transport for Wales is currently in the planning stage of its procurement process for the "Innovation Lab by TfW Accelerator" programme. This initiative falls under the industry categories of software package and information systems, IT services, consulting, software development, internet support, and community services. The programme is set to take place in Wales, UK, with preliminary market engagement ending on 31 March 2025. Businesses interested in participating should visit Transport for Wales' website for further application details.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in innovative software solutions and IT services. Companies will have the chance to engage in a 10-week accelerator programme, which includes workshops, mentoring, networking, and presenting their Minimum Viable Product (MVP) on demo day, with the potential to secure a contract with Transport for Wales. Media and transport-specific challenges present excellent prospects for businesses focused on tourism, Welsh language support, mixed-media experiences, operational excellence, and sustainable transport solutions.

## Notice

We run a 10-week accelerator programme consisting of workshops, stakeholder 1-2-1s, mentoring, networking opportunities with key executives and access to a wide range of resources and knowledge from across the sector. At the end of the 10 weeks, all businesses taking part on the programme will present their MVP (Minimum Viable Product) on demo day, with the goal of securing a contract with Transport for Wales. Successful candidates will then have the financial security and access to resources needed to continue development of their product or service to integrate across Transport for Wales. 2025 Media Cymru and Transport for Wales Challenge Statement Media Specific Challenges as outlined by Media Cymru (Must be based in Wales for the Media Challenge): * Supporting tourism via the transport network. * Strengthening the use of the Welsh language across the network. * Creating mixed-media experiences to improve commuter journeys. * Promote the brand and/or offering using new forms of media. * Attracting people to use the network via new media. Transport Specific Challenges as outlined by Transport for Wales: * Revenue Generation and Cost Efficiency o Identifying new revenue opportunities o Designing cost-effective solutions o Leveraging AI to enhance operations * Modal Shift and Engagement o Encouraging more people to use sustainable transport o Developing an integrated, sustainable transport system * Operational Excellence o Improving rail and bus performance o Enhancing safety for passengers and staff o Strengthening climate resilience https://tfw.wales/lab

### Planning Information

Please visit the website for more information and how to apply.
www.tfw.wales/lab

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010137-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 4TH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Pontypridd Town |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 13:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010137-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010137-2025
  19th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://tfw.wales/
- https://tfw.wales/lab
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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