UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

The purpose of this UK2 notice is to provide an update in relation to a previously published notice on the 20th October 2025. Original UK2 OCID Reference: ocds-h6vhtk-05cf71 1. Contracting parties The Welsh Ministers are the Franchising Authority for franchised bus services in Wales and contracts awarded under the QUDM will be entered into by the Welsh Ministers in this capacity. Transport for Wales will be responsible for administering and operating the QUDM and will manage procurement procedures and contract administration on behalf of both parties. 2. Progress on the Engagement Process Due to unforeseen delays with the delivery of the Bus Franchising programme, the market engagement activity described in this original notice has taken longer than envisaged. The authority will be providing feedback to operators who have already responded to the initial notice in order to conclude this stage of the engagement process. TfW would like to thank all operators who attended the Bus Franchising market engagement sessions held throughout 2025 and 2026, including operator 121 sessions, and for the feedback provided. TfW will be holding two virtual South West Wales market engagement sessions, taking place on Tuesday 22nd September 2026 and Thursday 24th September 2026 at 13:00-14:00, to share the revised franchise packages and provide an update on proposed changes to the Dynamic Market structure. The session will follow a "You Said, We Did" approach, showcasing the revised packages following consideration of feedback received through the previous engagement activity. This session is not a new stage of market engagement and is not intended to seek further feedback on the revised package design. It is an opportunity for TfW to share the revised packages with operators following the feedback received. This notice should not be construed as an invitation for new operators to engage as further notices will be published, enabling these opportunities. 3. Future Notices The contracting authorities will be placing future notices in relation to the further market engagement opportunities. It is recommended that operators continue to monitor the Sell2Wales website for future publications. Including potential additional UK2 notices to engage the market for a wider scope of input from operators, e.g; input into the draft terms and conditions, specification and service model. Further notices may also be placed to engage the market for the North Wales, South East Wales, and Mid Wales regions, for the purposes of onboarding onto the Qualifying Utilities Dynamic Market. Further instruction and operator engagement and support to onboard onto the QUDM will be included in the UK13 Dynamic Market Intention Notice, which we anticipate will be published shortly. TfW also intends to provide further engagement and supplier support during the subsequent tendering process to assist QUDM Members in understanding and responding to individual procurements.

Transport for Wales and Transport for Wales Rail is seeking expressions of interest from organisations wishing to participate in the Public Transport Summit 2027 at Swansea Arena on 16–17 June 2027. Opportunities include sponsorship, exhibition space, innovation participation and attendance. This is a market engagement exercise only and not a procurement or call for competition. 1. Overview Transport for Wales (TfW) is undertaking a market engagement exercise to invite expressions of interest from organisations wishing to participate in the TfW Public Transport Summit 2027 Taking place on: Date: 16–17 June 2027 Venue: Swansea Arena This notice is issued to ensure an open, fair and transparent approach to engaging the transport market and wider stakeholders. This is not a procurement exercise and does not constitute a call for competition. It is a pre-market engagement activity only, intended to inform event planning and gauge interest in participation. 2. Background Following the success of the inaugural Public Transport Summit held in Wrexham, Transport for Wales is pleased to confirm that the Summit will return in June 2027. The Summit will bring together transport leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and stakeholders to engage in strategic discussions on the future of public transport across Wales and the Borders. The event will focus on: • Connecting ideas • Moving people and communities • Shaping the future of public transport Transport for Wales is continuing to transform public transport services and infrastructure. The Summit provides a platform to build on this momentum and support future investment, integration and innovation across the network. 3. Purpose of the Summit The Summit will provide an opportunity for the public, private and third sectors to: • Collaborate on the future of transport in Wales and the Borders • Share strategic visions and priorities • Support integrated transport development • Drive wider economic and social impact for communities The event will include: • Themed panel discussions • Keynote speeches • Workshops • Exhibition and innovation space • Networking opportunities 4. Summit Themes The 2027 Summit will focus on the following key themes: • Connectivity – Building economic and social impact through connectivity • Integration – Bus franchising • Future Investment • Safety, accessibility and inclusion • Sustainability and innovation. Opportunities for Participation TfW is seeking expressions of interest across the following participation and sponsorship categories: Sponsorship Categories • Headline Partner – 1 partner (~£40k–50k) • Official Partners – 5 partners (~£20k–25k each), aligned to Summit themes • Official Exhibitors – c.12 organisations (~£7.5k each) • Official Supporters – c.10 organisations (~£3k–5k each) • Innovation Lab Participants – c.12 organisations (~£1.5k–2k each) • VIP Dinner Sponsor – 1 partner (~£10k–15k) • Welcome Drinks Sponsor – 1 partner (~£5k) • Ticket Only Attendance – 2 days (~£300 Private Sector £240 Public Sector) VCSE Participation Transport for Wales is committed to inclusive participation and intends to offer: • An allocated amount of free tickets for VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) organisations to attend Organisations requesting a free place must: • Confirm their VCSE status as part of their response

Transport for Wales (TfW) is developing a new multi-lot framework agreement for the provision of infrastructure, maintenance, and enhancement works and services across the transport sector. The framework is intended to provide a compliant, flexible, and efficient route to market for a broad range of transport-related activities, supporting the ongoing maintenance, renewal, improvement, and enhancement of rail infrastructure and associated assets. The framework will be organised into a number of lots designed to reflect market specialisms, delivery capability, and the diverse requirements of transport infrastructure programmes and projects. The objective is to establish a framework that delivers high-quality outcomes, value for money, safety, innovation, sustainability, and social value while supporting efficient project delivery throughout. The framework is expected to support a diverse supplier base, including both large organisations and SMEs, and encourage healthy competition across a range of works and service requirements. The framework will also seek to support wider economic, social, and environmental benefits across Wales, creating value beyond the direct delivery of works and services. The proposed framework structure, scope, and lotting strategy are currently under development and will be informed through engagement with the market to ensure the final procurement aligns with industry capability, emerging trends, and customer needs. Transport for Wales intends to undertake a formal procurement exercise following completion of its market engagement activities.

Transport for Wales (TfW) is seeking engagement from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to support the development of a future procurement requirement for a CCTV Estate Strategic Review, Risk Assessment and Investment Business Case. TfW operates a diverse CCTV estate across stations, depots, operational facilities and rolling stock throughout Wales and the Borders. The estate has evolved through multiple investment programmes, asset ownership arrangements, technologies and operating models. TfW is seeking independent market insight to help shape the future approach to understanding, managing and investing in this estate. This market engagement relates specifically to the development of requirements associated with: Phase 1: Strategic Review, Risk Assessment and Investment Business Case The anticipated scope of Phase 1 includes: • Establishing a strategic baseline understanding of the current CCTV estate. • Reviewing available asset information, governance arrangements and ownership models. • Understanding ownership, maintenance and support arrangements across the estate. • Assessing operational effectiveness and current estate capability. • Identifying coverage gaps, operational deficiencies and areas of risk exposure. • Undertaking a high-level review of cyber resilience, governance and compliance arrangements. • Evaluating future requirements and strategic objectives. • Developing investment options and future estate strategies. • Producing a prioritised investment roadmap and outline business case to support future decision-making. Indicative deliverables may include: • Strategic CCTV Estate Review. • High-Level Asset Register. • Estate Coverage Assessment. • Risk Register. • Cyber Maturity Assessment. • Prioritised Investment Roadmap. • Capital Cost Estimates. • Outline Business Case. • Executive Recommendations. Suppliers should note that Phase 1 forms part of a wider strategic programme. The outputs of Phase 1 are expected to inform future decision-making associated with: Phase 2: Detailed Forensic Assessment. Phase 3: Upgrade and Transformation Programme. No decision has been taken regarding any future procurement strategy or delivery model associated with Phases 2 and 3. The estimated value relates solely to Phase 1: Strategic Review, Risk Assessment and Investment Business Case activities. Any future requirements arising from subsequent phases of the CCTV Estate programme will be subject to separate governance approvals, funding decisions and procurement strategies. Estimated Publication Date of Tender Notice: 30th November 2026 (subject to review following completion of market engagement activities) Additional Information This notice relates solely to preliminary market engagement activities and does not constitute a call for competition. Any future procurement opportunity arising from this engagement will be advertised separately in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Transport for Wales reserves the right to amend, refine or discontinue its proposed approach following completion of market engagement activities and is under no obligation to commence any subsequent procurement procedure.

A two stage tender process, consisting of Request to Participate (R2P) stage and Invitation to Tender Stage (ITT) for the Design & Build of Caerphilly Interchange. The Caerphilly Interchange Project comprises the procurement of a single Design and Build contractor to deliver the redevelopment of Caerphilly railway station and adjoining bus interchange into a modern, fully integrated multi‑modal transport hub. The works include demolition of existing infrastructure and construction of a new interchange facility incorporating rail, bus, taxi and active travel connectivity, alongside enhanced passenger amenities, retail space, and public realm improvements. The scheme forms a key component of wider regeneration ambitions and the South Wales Metro programme. The project will directly impact transport users, local residents, and businesses across Caerphilly and the wider Cardiff Capital Region, improving accessibility, passenger experience and sustainable travel options and is expected to support economic regeneration and modal shift.

TfW is undertaking preliminary market engagement for a potential new Revenue Management System to support and improve revenue performance through enhanced automation and optimisation. The system would need to support TfW’s Advance purchase strategy, manage availability through connection to the national Rail Availability and Reservations Service, provide reservations data for commercial and operational insight, and be capable of multi-modal revenue management. Engagement will be undertaken by questionnaire, with potential follow-up one-to-one discussions with selected suppliers, only if required. We envisage these to be commence WC 15th June 2026