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BRIAN System Testing

  • First published: 03 September 2026
  • Last modified: 03 September 2026
  • Version: 1

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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-06ef47
Published by:
Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)
Authority ID:
AA80566
Publication date:
03 September 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
UK7
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The supplier will design and deliver the full testing lifecycle for the BRIAN system prior to system acceptance and operational deployment. BRIAN is a business-critical system that will support the end-to-end management of Transport for Wales' in-house Rail Replacement Services (RRS) operation, which is due to commence from 1 November 2026. The system will manage the complete RRS process, including the capture of requirements, planning and allocation of services, operational management activities, and integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) via API for supplier payment processing. The system is a key component of the wider RRS mobilisation programme and will support the management of all RRS requirements from initial request through planning, allocation, delivery and payment. As such, it is critical that the solution is fully tested prior to acceptance and deployment into live operation. A comprehensive end-to-end testing programme is required to validate system functionality, integrations, business processes and user workflows. This includes validation of the end-to-end process from creation of an RRS requirement through planning, allocation, operational management and payment processing.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

TFW1069

Procurement description

The supplier will design and deliver the full testing lifecycle for the BRIAN system prior to system acceptance and operational deployment. BRIAN is a business-critical system that will support the end-to-end management of Transport for Wales' in-house Rail Replacement Services (RRS) operation, which is due to commence from 1 November 2026. The system will manage the complete RRS process, including the capture of requirements, planning and allocation of services, operational management activities, and integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) via API for supplier payment processing. The system is a key component of the wider RRS mobilisation programme and will support the management of all RRS requirements from initial request through planning, allocation, delivery and payment. As such, it is critical that the solution is fully tested prior to acceptance and deployment into live operation. A comprehensive end-to-end testing programme is required to validate system functionality, integrations, business processes and user workflows. This includes validation of the end-to-end process from creation of an RRS requirement through planning, allocation, operational management and payment processing.

Contracting authority

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: 3 Llys Cadwyn

Town/City: Pontypridd

Postcode: CF37 4TH

Country: United Kingdom

Website: http://www.tfwrail.wales

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVJP-5451-JYWQ

Email: Procurement.Help@tfwrail.wales

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Supplier

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited T/A Michael Page Consulting (MPC)

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: 200 Dashwood Lang Road, Bourne Business Park, Addlestone

Town/City: Weybridge

Postcode: KT15 2NX

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHLT-7747-TTYJ

Email: mikehunnam@michaelpage.co.uk

Type:

  • Large

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - award under framework

Contract

BRIAN System Testing

ID: 1

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

02 September 2026, 00:00AM

Contract dates (estimated)

02 September 2026, 00:00AM to 27 November 2026, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 26 November 2027

Can this contract be extended?: Yes

Renewal description:

2 extensions of 6 months each.

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1 Status: Complete

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framework

ID

ocds-h6vhtk-0505ab

Related lots

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Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
72200000 Software programming and consultancy services IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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Notice details
Publication date:
01 September 2026
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK6
Version:
1
Authority name:
Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)
Publication date:
03 September 2026
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK7
Version:
1
Authority name:
Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)

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