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Innovation Lab by TfW Accelerator

Transport for Wales · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 23:15.

Opportunity overview

We run a 10-week accelerator programme consisting of workshops, stakeholder 1-2-1s, mentoring, networking opportunities with key executives and access to a wide range of resources and knowledge from across the sector. At the end of the 10 weeks, all businesses taking part on the programme will present their MVP (Minimum Viable Product) on demo day, with the goal of securing a contract with Transport for Wales. Successful candidates will then have the financial security and access to resources needed to continue development of their product or service to integrate across Transport for Wales. 2025 Media Cymru and Transport for Wales Challenge Statement Media Specific Challenges as outlined by Media Cymru (Must be based in Wales for the Media Challenge): • Supporting tourism via the transport network. • Strengthening the use of the Welsh language across the network. • Creating mixed-media experiences to improve commuter journeys. • Promote the brand and/or offering using new forms of media. • Attracting people to use the network via new media. Transport Specific Challenges as outlined by Transport for Wales: • Revenue Generation and Cost Efficiency o Identifying new revenue opportunities o Designing cost-effective solutions o Leveraging AI to enhance operations • Modal Shift and Engagement o Encouraging more people to use sustainable transport o Developing an integrated, sustainable transport system • Operational Excellence o Improving rail and bus performance o Enhancing safety for passengers and staff o Strengthening climate resilience https://tfw.wales/lab

Classification

  • CPV48000000 — Software package and information systems
  • CPV72000000 — IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
  • CPV98000000 — Other community, social and personal services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef06
Status
planning
Above Threshold
No
Main Procurement Category
goods

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Ends
31 Jan 2026, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
48000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Software package and information systems
Entry 2
Id
72000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Entry 3
Id
98000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Other community, social and personal services

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
010137-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
19 Mar 2025, 13:08

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
31 Mar 2025, 23:59
Description
Please visit the website for more information and how to apply. www.tfw.wales/lab

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-COH-09476013
Name
Transport for Wales

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKL15
Country
GB
Locality
Pontypridd
Postal Code
CF37 4TH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
3 Llys Cadwyn

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Entry 2
Id
GB-WLS
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply

Identifier

Id
09476013
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Pontypridd · UKL15 · CF37 4TH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKL · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-04ef06-2025-03-19T13:08:01ZPreliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·