Proof of Concept (PoC) Standards Mapping Digital Tool

Procurement 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

Main category

Goods

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Total value (estimated)

780000 GBP Excluding VAT

936000 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

01 July 2026, 00:00AM to 31 July 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 July 2031

Transport for Wales

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

CPV classifications

• 48170000 - Compliance software package

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 July 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 July 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 July 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

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.

Due date

08 September 2025, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

21 October 2025