{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06f478-2026-09-08T13:09:30+01:00", "date": "2026-09-08T13:09:30+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06f478", "initiationType": "tender", "parties": [ { "id": "GB-COH-09476013", "name": "Transport for Wales (TFW) and Transport for Wales Rail (TfWRL)", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-COH", "id": "09476013" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "3 Llys Cadwyn", "locality": "Pontypridd", "postalCode": "CF37 4TH", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKL15" }, "contactPoint": { "name": "Sarah Jane Waith", "email": "supplychain@tfw.wales" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "url": "https://tfw.wales/", "classifications": [ { "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment", "description": "Public authority - sub-central government" }, { "scheme": "UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS", "id": "GB-WLS", "description": "Welsh devolved regulations apply" } ] } }, { "id": "GB-COH-12619906", "name": "Transport for Wales Rail", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-COH", "id": "12619906" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "3 Llys Cadwyn", "locality": "Pontypridd", "postalCode": "CF37 4TH", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKL15" }, "contactPoint": { "name": "Curtis Jordan", "email": "supplychain@tfw.wales" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "url": "https://tfw.wales/", "classifications": [ { "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment", "description": "Public authority - sub-central government" }, { "scheme": "UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS", "id": "GB-WLS", "description": "Welsh devolved regulations apply" } ] } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-COH-09476013", "name": "Transport for Wales (TFW) and Transport for Wales Rail (TfWRL)" }, "planning": { "milestones": [ { "id": "engagement", "type": "engagement", "description": "How to Register Interest:- Organisations interested in participating are invited to register their interest by emailing: supplychain@tfw.wales Please include the following information: Organisation name Contact details (name, email, phone) Area(s) of interest: Sponsorship (specify category) Exhibition Attendance only If seeking a free VCSE ticket, confirmation of VCSE eligibility Brief summary of your organisation's relevance to transport or the Summit themes Please respond by 20th October 2026 Next Steps:- Responses will be used to: Inform event planning and capacity; Support fair and transparent allocation of sponsorship and attendance opportunities; Enable targeted follow-up with interested organisations Submission of an expression of interest: Does not guarantee participation Does not create any contractual rights Transport for Wales may contact respondents to provide further information or discuss opportunities. 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Opportunities include sponsorship, exhibition space, innovation participation and attendance. This is a market engagement exercise only and not a procurement or call for competition. 1. Overview Transport for Wales (TfW) is undertaking a market engagement exercise to invite expressions of interest from organisations wishing to participate in the TfW Public Transport Summit 2027 Taking place on: Date: 16-17 June 2027 Venue: Swansea Arena This notice is issued to ensure an open, fair and transparent approach to engaging the transport market and wider stakeholders. This is not a procurement exercise and does not constitute a call for competition. It is a pre-market engagement activity only, intended to inform event planning and gauge interest in participation. 2. Background Following the success of the inaugural Public Transport Summit held in Wrexham, Transport for Wales is pleased to confirm that the Summit will return in June 2027. The Summit will bring together transport leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and stakeholders to engage in strategic discussions on the future of public transport across Wales and the Borders. The event will focus on: * Connecting ideas * Moving people and communities * Shaping the future of public transport Transport for Wales is continuing to transform public transport services and infrastructure. The Summit provides a platform to build on this momentum and support future investment, integration and innovation across the network. 3. Purpose of the Summit The Summit will provide an opportunity for the public, private and third sectors to: * Collaborate on the future of transport in Wales and the Borders * Share strategic visions and priorities * Support integrated transport development * Drive wider economic and social impact for communities The event will include: * Themed panel discussions * Keynote speeches * Workshops * Exhibition and innovation space * Networking opportunities 4. Summit Themes The 2027 Summit will focus on the following key themes: * Connectivity - Building economic and social impact through connectivity * Integration - Bus franchising * Future Investment * Safety, accessibility and inclusion * Sustainability and innovation. 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