Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-05efe0
- Published by:
- Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)
- Authority ID:
- AA80566
- Publication date:
- 19 February 2026
- Deadline date:
- 25 February 2026
- Notice type:
- UK2
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
Transport for Wales (TfW) is seeking to appoint a Supplier to provide a comprehensive Taxi Aggregator platform to support the booking, management, and monitoring of all TfW taxi requirements. The platform must ensure reliable, on time services and meet TfW’s operational and quality standards. The successful Supplier will be responsible for delivering:• An easy to use online booking portal/app with real time tracking and reporting capabilities• A wide and resilient supplier network able to service the entire TfW network area and cross border requirements• A 24/7/365 call centre• Access to a range of vehicle types, including (but not limited to) WAVEX taxis• A robust complaints handling process to fully investigate and resolve issues raised• A dedicated account manager as the primary point of contact for TfW
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement description
Transport for Wales (TfW) is seeking to appoint a Supplier to provide a comprehensive Taxi Aggregator platform to support the booking, management, and monitoring of all TfW taxi requirements. The platform must ensure reliable, on time services and meet TfW’s operational and quality standards. The successful Supplier will be responsible for delivering:• An easy to use online booking portal/app with real time tracking and reporting capabilities• A wide and resilient supplier network able to service the entire TfW network area and cross border requirements• A 24/7/365 call centre• Access to a range of vehicle types, including (but not limited to) WAVEX taxis• A robust complaints handling process to fully investigate and resolve issues raised• A dedicated account manager as the primary point of contact for TfW
Total value (estimated)
17400000 GBP Excluding VAT
20880000 GBP Including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
01 November 2026, 00:00AM to 31 October 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 October 2031
Contracting authority
Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)
Identification register:
Address 1: 3 Llys Cadwyn
Town/City: Pontypridd
Postcode: CF37 4TH
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.tfwrail.wales
Companies House: 12619906
Contact name: supplychain@tfw.wales
Email: supplychain@tfw.wales
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 November 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 October 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 October 2031, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Engagement
Engagement process description
TfW are inviting suppliers to respond to a short questionnaire to gauge what interest is in the market for these services. The responses will be analysed carefully and which form the basis of our procurement strategy and any future tender.
Please respond using the link in the following Microsoft form by pasting into your browser
https://forms.office.com/e/GPBDUDGwFL
Due date
25 February 2026, 23:59PM
Has the engagement period already ended?
No
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
23 March 2026
Coding
Commodity categories
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Delivery locations
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Description
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WALES |
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Notice details
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- Publication date:
- 05 December 2025
- Deadline date:
- Notice type:
- UK1
- Version:
- 1
- Authority name:
- Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)
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- Publication date:
- 19 February 2026
- Deadline date:
- 25 February 2026 23:59
- Notice type:
- UK2
- Version:
- 1
- Authority name:
- Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- n/a
- Admin contact:
- n/a
- Technical contact:
- n/a
- Other contact:
- n/a