Scope
Description
Transport for Wales (TfW) seeks to procure a supplier to deliver a Proof of Concept (PoC) that supports its transition from standards consumer to informed standards steward. The objective is to develop a structured methodology and digital tooling that will enable TfW to understand, evaluate, and potentially author operational standards.
The supplier will be required to:
Extract requirement-level obligations from a defined set of standards documents across multiple operational domains.
Design and implement a visual, navigable knowledge graph that captures the relationships, intersections, duplications, and gaps across these standards.
Provide structured metadata and classification to support discoverability and traceability of requirements.
Deliver strategic insight into where TfW may need to: Adopt, adapt, or retire existing standards, author or commission new standards to meet operational needs
Deliverables:
A functional, interactive knowledge graph platform or prototype
Supporting database and documentation detailing the standards mapping process
Executive summary report highlighting key findings, risks, and opportunities
Recommendations for scaling the system post-PoC
Total value (estimated)
- £780,000 excluding VAT
- £936,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 31 July 2028
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years, 1 month, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48170000 - Compliance software package
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
8 September 2025
Engagement process description
TfW are seeking an expression of interest and written responses to a questionnaire from potential suppliers who have the capability to interpret, develop and present a proof of concept with the objective of developing a structured methodology and digital tooling that enable TfW to understand, evaluate and potentially author operational standards.
As part of our project exploring this proof of concept, we are conducting market engagement to understand both the market and technology capabilities. Please note that this market engagement exercise is for information-gathering purposes and does not constitute a commitment to initiate a procurement process or award any contract.
If your business aligns with the above, please email supplychain@tfw.wales with a short overview of your interest in this project and to request a questionnaire to be completed by 9th September 2025.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
21 October 2025
Contracting authority
Transport for Wales
- Companies House: 09476013
3 Llys Cadwyn
Pontypridd
CF37 4TH
United Kingdom
Email: supplychain@tfw.wales
Website: http://www.tfw.wales
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales