CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Map designs of our network

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Since taking over the franchise from Arriva Trains Wales, we have inherited various inconsistent maps. Our objective is to improve customer experience with mapping that is easy to understand, clear and concise whilst communication complex information.

We want you to produce innovative maps to replace our acquired selection from Arriva. We would like you to become our map guardians and to maintain version control of all our maps. The primary use of these maps is to help the public understand more about the services we provide.

Maps required include;

• Network map – schematic and geographical

• Timetable route specific maps

• Core South Wales Valley Lines maps - schematic and geographical

• Accessibility map with more detail on step-free access at stations

• Partnership maps e.g. Cadw, GLTow, TrawsCymru etc

• Local area street maps for each of our 247 stations

• Maps to be featured on the Useful Information posters at stations including Rail Replacement bus locations.

• Maps for other areas of the business e.g. Active travel

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=97245.

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

ENQ0070

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

(WA Ref:97245)

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice