Planning

Innovation Lab by TfW Accelerator

  • Transport for Wales

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-010137

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04ef06

Published 19 March 2025, 1:08pm



Scope

Description

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

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 October 2025 to 31 January 2026
  • 4 months

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

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

Contract locations

  • UKL - Wales

Engagement

Engagement deadline

31 March 2025

Engagement process description

Please visit the website for more information and how to apply.

www.tfw.wales/lab


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Contracting authority

Transport for Wales

  • Companies House: 09476013

3 Llys Cadwyn

Pontypridd

CF37 4TH

United Kingdom

Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales