---
title: "Welsh Bus Network Plan - Schematic Maps"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0656a3"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-11"
---

# Welsh Bus Network Plan - Schematic Maps

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0656a3

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## Summary

Transport for Wales has contracted Pindar Creative to produce schematic cartographic maps for the Welsh Bus Network Plan. The procurement process, identified with ID 021603-2026, is at the award and contract stage, having been completed on 11th March 2026. The contract began on 9th March 2026 and is set to end on 8th September 2026, with an option for a three-month extension. This initiative falls under the works category, focused on construction work, and covers the entirety of the United Kingdom. Utilizing a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, the contract is valued at approximately £83,000 GBP excluding VAT.

By engaging in the Welsh Bus Network Plan, businesses can access significant opportunities for growth within public sector mapping services. Companies like Pindar Creative, specialising in urban area mapping services, can gain visibility and contribute towards prominent transportation projects. SMEs involved in cartographic design, digital mapping, and transport-related consultancy services could particularly benefit, as the project demands skilled providers to fulfil Transport for Wales’ requirements for schematic maps. This initiative underscores how the public sector can be an invaluable pathway for exposure and expansion for businesses in the mapping industry.

## Notice

Transport for Wales has made a direct award to Pindar Creative for the production of schematic cartographic maps required for the Welsh Bus Network Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021603-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 8 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,680 |
| Contracts value | £83,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PINDAR TRAVEL INFORMATION SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 08:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021603-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 09:08 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014576-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021603-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014576-2026
  18th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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