--- title: "Control of Contractors Portal" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aa91" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06aa91" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06aa91.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06aa91.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)" published: "2026-06-01" --- # Control of Contractors Portal Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aa91 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06aa91) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06aa91.json) ## Summary Transport for Wales Rail Limited, a utility buyer under Welsh devolved regulations, is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for a "Control of Contractors Portal." This procurement process, taking place in Pontypridd, UK, aims to acquire a software solution supporting the management of contractors across its station network. Key functions include contractor compliance, access control, and real-time activity visibility, with integration into existing systems as needed. Preliminary market engagement documents have been published, and potential suppliers are invited to submit responses and queries by 10th June 2026. The estimated contract value is £430,000 to £516,000, and it is classified under networking and software packages. The main procurement category is goods, with a future notice date scheduled for 31st July 2026. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in software solutions for contractor management and integration processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement strategy includes suitability for SMEs. Engaging in this market exploration could provide companies a chance to influence the procurement strategy and potentially secure a contract with Transport for Wales, fostering business growth within the UK public sector market. Given the focus on software and information systems, firms with expertise in these areas and a capacity to integrate with existing transport systems would be especially well-suited to compete. ## Notice Transport for Wales is seeking to understand the market for a software solution to support a Control of Contractors (CoC) portal across its station network. The proposed solution should support the safe and effective management of contractors working on site, including (but not limited to): Contractor compliance and onboarding Access control and permit management Real-time visibility of contractor activity Integration with existing systems where appropriate This engagement is not a call for competition. It is an opportunity for suppliers to help shape the future procurement approach. Transport for Wales welcomes responses from organisations of all sizes, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). ### Planning Information Transport for Wales will undertake preliminary market engagement via a supplier questionnaire supported by a scope document, rather than a supplier event, to ensure a consistent and accessible approach. The engagement will inform the market of the upcoming requirement, explore available solutions and functionality, and gather feedback to shape the procurement strategy. Suppliers may submit responses and raise clarification questions. Participation will not influence any future procurement. Link here to the questionnaire and high level scope overview. Please respond by 10th June 2026. https://forms.office.com/e/sLPBk6B42d If this link does not work please copy and past the URL above to your browser. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051493-2026 | | 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 | 1 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Dec 2026 - 6 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £430,000 | | 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 RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER) | | 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 ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package - 48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package ## Release History - 1 Jun 2026 at 14:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051493-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051493-2026 1st June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.tfw.wales - https://forms.office.com/e/sLPBk6B42d - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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