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Caerphilly County Borough Council (CCBC) is seeking to appoint an external suitably qualified and experienced Principal Contractor to undertake works to Penallta Road Bridge, Penallta Road, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, Caerphilly County Borough, Wales, CF82 7GN. CCBC’s Engineering Projects Group (EPG) is the client for this project and will oversee the works. The proposed strengthening solution comprises the construction of a reinforced concrete box structure designed to provide long-term support to the existing asset. Any voids between the existing structure and the new reinforced concrete box will be infilled with foam concrete to ensure full load transfer and structural continuity. Permanent formwork will be utilised, consisting of blockwork construction with blue pennant stone cladding to all exposed faces, mechanically tied at both end elevations to provide a durable and aesthetically sympathetic finish. It should be noted that the existing superstructure will remain in situ. However, the introduction of the reinforced concrete box and associated infill will fundamentally alter the structural arrangement and load-bearing behaviour of the asset when compared with its current configuration.

UK4 Tender notice for Canton Depot Flooring Works. - TFWRL is seeking to procure Depot floor resurfacing works at Canton Train Maintenance Depot, including floor preparation, repairs, slip-resistant flooring installation and associated works within a live operational rail depot.

Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC) is committed to the development of Community Focused approaches that strengthen engagement with families, communities and partner agencies. The Council recognises the importance of bringing services closer to residents, reducing barriers to access and supporting early intervention and prevention activities within local communities

Transport for Wales (TfW) is exploring the development of a phased Travel Wales retail, marketplace and licensing ecosystem. The ambition is to create a commercially sustainable proposition that generates non-farebox revenue, strengthens the Travel Wales brand, enhances customer engagement, and creates opportunities for Welsh businesses, tourism partners and other organisations. The potential scope may include: • customer research, proposition development and demand validation; • retail strategy, product sourcing and product development; • ecommerce platform provision, payment services and systems integration; • retail operations, warehousing, fulfilment, delivery, returns and customer service; • marketing, content, customer engagement and performance analytics; • station, event and pop-up retail opportunities; • tourism, destination and experience-led products and services; • marketplace capability, seller onboarding and marketplace governance; • strategic partnerships, brand collaborations and sponsorship opportunities; • intellectual property management, licensing and royalty-based commercial opportunities. Potential phased approach Phase 1: Establish the Core Proposition Development and operation of a managed retail, ecommerce and fulfilment service, with TfW retaining appropriate control of brand strategy, intellectual property, customer data and commercial governance. Phase 2: Expand Participation Subject to demand and operational maturity, introduce marketplace capability to enable Welsh suppliers, tourism businesses and selected third parties to participate in the Travel Wales ecosystem. Phase 3: Commercialise the Brand Subject to market viability, explore licensing, royalty opportunities and strategic commercial partnerships. This phased approach is an initial hypothesis for market testing and does not represent TfW's final operating model, commercial strategy, procurement approach or contractual structure. Areas for Market Feedback TfW has not yet determined: • the final customer proposition, target audiences, or initial product and service portfolio; • likely demand, revenue potential or investment requirements; • the preferred operating, commercial and technology model; • the allocation of demand, inventory, investment and delivery risk; • the timing, viability and structure of any marketplace or licensing capability; or • whether delivery would be through a single partner, consortium, prime contractor model, specialist appointments or a phased approach. The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to test assumptions, obtain market evidence and gather feedback before determining whether and how TfW may proceed. Any future procurement, scope, delivery model, contract structure, value or timetable remains indicative and subject to change. TfW reserves the right not to proceed with any subsequent procurement. ************************************************************************************ Mae Trafnidiaeth Cymru (TrC) yn archwilio'r posibiliad o ddatblygu ecosystem manwerthu, y farchnad a thrwyddedu Teithio Cymru fesul cam. Yr uchelgais yw creu cynnig sy'n fasnachol gynaliadwy sy'n cynhyrchu refeniw nad yw'n deillio o elw o werthu tocynnau, yn cryfhau brand Teithio Cymru, yn gwella ymgysylltiad cwsmeriaid, ac yn creu cyfleoedd i fusnesau, partneriaid twristiaeth a sefydliadau eraill yng Nghymru. Gall y posibiliadau gynnwys: · cynnal ymchwil i gwsmeriaid, datblygu cynigion a dilysu galw; · strategaeth adwerthu, cyrchu cynnyrch a datblygu cynnyrch; · darparu platfform e-fasnach, gwasanaethau talu ac integreiddio systemau; · gweithrediadau manwerthu, warysau, cyflawni, dosbarthu, ffurflenni a gwasanaeth cwsmeriaid; · marchnata, cynnwys, ymgysylltu â chwsmeriaid a dadansoddi perfformiad; · cyfleoedd ar gyfer manwerthu mewn gorsafoedd, digwyddiadau a stondinau codi; · cynhyrchion a gwasanaethau a arweinir gan dwristiaeth, cyrchfannau a phrofiadau; · gallu'r farchnad, rhoi gwerthwr ar ben ffordd a llywodraethu marchnad; · partneriaethau strategol, cydweithredu â brandiau a chyfleoedd noddi; · rheoli eiddo deallusol, trwyddedu a chreu cyfleoedd masnachol yn seiliedig ar freindaliadau. Dull gweithredu graddol posibl Cam 1: Sefydlu'r Cynnig Craidd Datblygu a gweithredu gwasanaeth manwerthu, e-fasnach a chyflawni a reolir, gyda TrC yn cadw rheolaeth briodol ar strategaeth brand, eiddo deallusol, data cwsmeriaid a llywodraethu masnachol. Cam 2: Ehangu Cyfranogiad Yn amodol ar alw ac aeddfedrwydd gweithredol, cyflwyno gallu'r farchnad i alluogi cyflenwyr Cymru, busnesau twristiaeth a thrydydd parti a ddewisir i gymryd rhan yn ecosystem Teithio Cymru. Cam 3: Masnacheiddio'r Brand Yn amodol ar hyfywedd y farchnad, archwilio trwyddedu, cyfleoedd breindal a phartneriaethau masnachol strategol. Mae'r dull graddol hwn yn rhagdybiaeth gychwynnol ar gyfer profi'r farchnad ac nid yw'n cynrychioli model gweithredu terfynol TrC, strategaeth fasnachol, dull caffael na strwythur cytundebol. Meysydd ar gyfer Adborth gan y Farchnad Mae TrC eto i benderfynu ar y canlynol: · y cynnig terfynol i gwsmeriaid, cynulleidfaoedd targed, y portffolio cynnyrch a'r gwasanaeth cychwynnol; · galw tebygol, potensial refeniw neu ofynion buddsoddi; · y model gweithredol, masnachol a thechnolegol a ffafrir; · dyrannu risg galw, rhestr eiddo, buddsoddi a chyflawni; · amseru, hyfywedd a strwythur unrhyw farchnad neu allu trwyddedu; neu · a fyddai'r ddarpariaeth yn cael ei chyflawni drwy un partner, ar ffurf consortiwm, drwy fodel prif gontractwr, apwyntiadau arbenigol neu ddull graddol. Pwrpas yr ymgysylltiad rhagarweiniol hwn â'r farchnad yw profi rhagdybiaethau, cael tystiolaeth o'r farchnad a chasglu adborth cyn bod TrC yn penderfynu sut i symud ymlaen. Mae unrhyw waith caffael, sgôp, model cyflenwi, strwythur contractau, gwerth neu amserlen yn y dyfodol yn parhau i fod yn un enghreifftiol yn unig ac yn destun newid. Mae TrC yn cadw'r hawl i beidio â bwrw ymlaen ag unrhyw waith caffael dilynol.

Provision of Specialist Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Patient Transport Services for Swansea Bay University Health Board. The procurement seeks to establish a multi-supplier contractual arrangement for the safe, secure, dignified, and responsive transportation of patients requiring planned and unplanned transfers between healthcare facilities, specialist placements, community settings, courts, and other approved locations. The service will support patients with varying levels of clinical, behavioural, safeguarding, and mobility needs, ensuring continuity of care, compliance with statutory obligations, and value-for-money service delivery across the Health Board. This procurement exercise is being carried out via Bravo E-tendering Portal. Bravo E-tendering Project Code: project_63640. ITT Code: itt_128039.

To correct the extension of the established Dynamic Purchasing System (“DPS”) for the procurement of passenger transport services, excluding local bus services until March 2028

The purpose of this engagement is to seek feedback from existing and prospective suppliers, consultants and other relevant organisations. The feedback received will help inform the future design, scope and operation of the framework and the development of the procurement strategy.

The Council is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (Notice) to commence preliminary market engagement with interested potential partners in respect of a near future procurement process that it intends to conduct. The procurement process aims to appoint a Delivery Partner to deliver and operate a Closed Road Cycle Circuit Facility in the Leckwith area of Cardiff (The Scheme). The Scheme is a priority development for National Governing Bodies for Cycling, Triathlon and Athletics (Running) and has been identified as a Principal Legacy Development for the Tour de France, which comes to Wales in 2027. It is the Council’s intention to procure a Delivery Partner (who in turn may appoint a Developer and/or Operator) through an open procurement process and for the parties to enter into a Development Agreement for the construction of the project. Once constructed, a Property Lease will be entered into together with a Management Agreement outlining core expectations for the operation of the Scheme. The Scheme is anticipated to cost in the order of c£4.5m and the aspiration is for this to be funded through Legacy Funding and other associated Grants, some of which has already been secured. Other than provision of the land (via long-lease) and supporting with grant applications where appropriate, the Council will not be funding or financially supporting the delivery and operation of The Closed Road Circuit by any other means and any funding shortfall will need to be met by the Delivery Partner. The Delivery Partner will, of course, factor in the revenue generated from operating the Facility and the Council would anticipate this is factored into consideration of the upfront costs of the Scheme. The proposed site for the Circuit is in the heart of Leckwith (See Annex 1) adjacent to other sports facilities and within the parameters of the wider Leckwith Sporting Campus and as such, the Delivery Partner shall be required to establish and maintain an active and regular working relationship with neighbouring facilities, in particular those immediately adjacent to the site for access and parking. The Council and National Governing Bodies (NGBs - Cycling, Triathlon, Athletics) have progressed the Scheme design to Stage 3 and submitted a planning application. Prior to any exchange of contracts, the Council and NGBs will have progressed the design through to Stage 4. The Primary objective is to ensure that the Scheme operates as a high-quality, accessible, inclusive and financially sustainable community and sporting facility. The facility shall support: • Cycling clubs, development and training sessions. • Triathlon clubs, development and training sessions. • Running clubs, development and training sessions. • Learn-to-Ride and cycle skills and confidence programmes. • Casual and recreational participation. • Community health and wellbeing activities, particularly targeting local catchment communities. • Schools, colleges, universities, youth groups and other third sector community organisations. • Disability and inclusive sport groups. • Performance development and talent pathways. • Local, regional and national sporting events. • Coaching, workforce and volunteer development. • Skills learning and experience linked to enterprise and future employment opportunities. The Council intends to include a management agreement alongside the property lease to set out specific operational requirements that ensure the operation of the facility balances sporting development, community benefit, accessibility and commercial sustainability, whilst maximising participation and utilisation. The Lease and ancillary the Management Agreement will set out the arrangements as between the Council and Delivery Partner (whether as the Delivery Partner or via PropCo/OpCo) for the operation of the Scheme. The Council makes the following supporting information available with this Notice: Annex 1: Site Plan Annex 2: Stage 2 Design and Access Statement Annex 3: Cost Report Annex 4: Funding Report It is the intention to procure a Delivery Partner through an open procurement process and for the Delivery Partner to enter into a Development Agreement. On completion of the construction of the Scheme, a Lease will be entered into together with a Management Agreement. The Development Agreement, Property Lease and Management Agreement will set out the arrangements as between the Council and Delivery Partner to enable the Delivery Partner to build, operate and maintain the Scheme for a defined term. The Council envisages to commence a public open procurement process for the Scheme via the issue of a Tender Notice in November 2026. The intention is to conduct the procurement using an Open Procedure procurement process as provided for under the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement process will involve a single-stage process, which does not permit dialogue or negotiation. The Single Stage Tender submission will include the pre-qualification Conditions of Participation and the Submission of Full Tenders. Further details of the process will be made available when the procurement commences. To reiterate, the basis on which the Development Agreement is to be procured is that the Council will offer the land for the Scheme (and assistance with grant applications) but that the Scheme is to be funded and run by the Delivery Partner. This means it is a concession contract in that the Delivery Partner will need to consider the revenue it will generate from the operation of the facility for the term of the Management Agreement period. Following the identification of a potential site, the Council, working with sports governing bodies, has progressed a detailed feasibility study to explore and test the technical and environmental constraints, and a sporting business case to establish the overarching demand for such a facility including the principal usage strategy and programming potential. The feasibility study explored the technical constraints of the site which included engagement with statutory consultees. The outcome confirmed the site is suitable to accommodate a 1.5km national standard Closed Road Cycle Circuit The sporting case explored the demand for such a facility, engaging the national governing bodies of cycling, triathlon, running (Athletics) and community sport. The study revealed common gaps in provision and recognised the unified priority for a new facility in the city. In July 2027, Le Tour de France is coming to Wales with Stage 3 of the Grand Départ finishing in the capital city and as the largest attended sporting event in the world, presents a unique opportunity, a once in a generation chance to inspire participation and create long-term legacy. There are no urban Closed Road Cycling Circuits in South Wales. Delivery of a facility in Cardiff, in close proximity to other key infrastructure, provides an opportunity for developing sport and recreational activity and to bring regional and national events to Wales. The delivery of a new Closed Road Cycling Circuit in Cardiff is considered a key priority and could potentially be one of the biggest legacy outcomes from the Tour de France 2027. What are the Council offering? • Land on which to deliver the Scheme via a long lease (e.g. 99 years). This will have a restricted use for the delivery and operation of a 1.5km Closed Road Circuit to British Cycling Specification and associated ancillary infrastructure as identified in the Design. • Support to secure grants What are the Council’s timescale requirements? • The Council must conclude the Procurement with an outcome for a Cabinet decision no later than January 2027. • The Council and National Governing Bodies and Funding Partners are targeting the completion of the Development as a Legacy Project for the tour de France, which requires contracts to be entered by April 2027 and works to conclude end 2027/early 2028. The Council invites interested Parties in the market to provide written feedback in relation to the proposed Scheme for the Council to consider ahead of the commencement of a public procurement exercise. The Council is particularly interested in feedback from Delivery Partners and ask them to provide feedback as follows: i. Confirm if they would be interested in delivering this Scheme ii. The proposed procurement structure for Cardiff Circuit (The Scheme) and the intention to appoint a Delivery Partner for the construction, leasing and management of the Scheme iii. Noting the Council’s intention to enter a Development Agreement and subsequently issue a Property Lease with Management Agreement- Please provide your views on this and confirm the minimum term you would consider reasonable for the Property Lease and the Management Agreement and your reasons for this. iv. Where it is the intention to secure all of the funding required to deliver the Scheme, please confirm to what extent you would consider covering any funding gap v. Noting the key timescales set out by the Council above, please provide your view on if these are achievable This Preliminary Market Engagement serves to alert the marketplace to this opportunity and enable the Council to use any gathered information to shape the proposed procurement. The Council invites interested prospective contractors to lodge an initial expression of interest for this opportunity electronically via Proactis https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login. PLEASE NOTE All written feedback must be submitted before 12:00 noon on Friday 30th October 2026. Following consideration of the feedback the Council may wish to engage in further discussions with the respondents. Any feedback received by the Council will be considered confidential.

Transport for Wales (TfW) is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to the procurement of an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) System. The solution will support a modern, integrated approach to identifying, recording, assessing and managing risks, opportunities, issues, controls and actions across strategic, operational, portfolio, programme and project levels. The system is expected to include capabilities such as configurable workflows, risk escalation, reporting and dashboards, Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and analytics, Quantified Risk Analysis (QRA), AI-enabled insights and automation, alerts and notifications, document management, application programming interfaces (APIs), Microsoft 365 and other system integrations, robust security and hosting arrangements, and an intuitive user experience. This engagement will help TfW understand current market capabilities, emerging technologies, implementation approaches, support models, commercial arrangements and indicative implementation timescales. Engagement will be undertaken initially through a supplier questionnaire, with potential follow-up discussions with selected suppliers if required. Any such discussions will be at TfW's discretion and participation in this engagement does not imply selection for, or progression to, any subsequent stage of a procurement process.

Transport for Wales is undertaking a market engagement exercise to better understand the cycle hire market and opportunities for cycle hire provision across Wales. The purpose of this engagement is to gather market intelligence on existing and emerging cycle hire solutions, commercial delivery models, operational considerations, technology platforms and approaches to partnership working. Feedback gathered through this exercise will help inform Transport for Wales' understanding of the market and the potential role that cycle hire services could play in supporting integrated transport, active travel and sustainable first and last mile connectivity to rail services. At this stage, no procurement strategy, route to market or future opportunity has been determined. Information obtained through this engagement may be used to inform future decision-making, should Transport for Wales decide to progress further activity in this area.

Transport for Wales is preparing to re-procure its Facilities Management contract to support its estate and operational activities across Wales and the Borders. As part of developing the future requirement, Transport for Wales is considering how facilities management services should be structured to support operational delivery, compliance obligations and wider estate objectives. This engagement will help inform the future operating model, contract scope and commercial approach. Transport for Wales is seeking market insight on how best to deliver a flexible, efficient and value-for-money service that can support both current operational needs and future estate developments. Feedback received through this engagement will help shape the future procurement strategy, contract requirements and commercial approach ahead of any formal procurement process.

Transport for Wales (TfW) is undertaking pre-procurement market engagement in relation to a future requirement for the provision of corporate and operational uniform garments across its organisation. The proposed requirement is expected to include the supply, manufacture, storage, inventory management and distribution of branded uniform garments for both operational and non-operational colleagues. The service may also include the provision of bespoke garments, including maternity wear, together with an online uniform management and ordering platform for employees and administrators. Transport for Wales is seeking to understand market capability, available delivery models, stock holding arrangements, technological innovations and commercial approaches within the uniform sector to help inform the development of the procurement strategy and service specification. The requirement excludes personal protective equipment (PPE), thermal clothing and seasonal accessories such as hats, scarves and gloves.

Transport for Wales (TfW) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the development of a potential future procurement for the provision of strategic transport modelling advisory services. TfW currently maintains and operates a suite of multi-modal regional transport models covering South East Wales, South West and Mid Wales, and North Wales. These models are used to support the appraisal of transport interventions, investment decisions, policy development and future scenario testing across Wales. The proposed requirement, referred to as Future Transport Modelling – Strategic Advice, would provide independent expert advice to help shape the future direction of TfW's transport modelling capability. The successful supplier would be expected to assess the current modelling landscape, identify opportunities for innovation and improvement, advise on approaches to addressing future uncertainty, and develop a phased roadmap for the evolution of TfW's modelling capability. The scope is anticipated to include advice relating to: - The evolution of TfW's existing regional transport models; - Opportunities for innovation, including emerging modelling approaches, artificial intelligence, big-data analytics and open-source solutions; - Scenario planning and uncertainty analysis; and - The development of a future transport modelling roadmap. The requirement is intended to provide strategic advice only. TfW will retain responsibility for decision-making and implementation through its existing transport modelling arrangements.

Transport for Wales is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to a proposed framework agreement for the onboard supply of food, beverages and alcohol. The proposed framework is expected to comprise two separate lots: Lot 1: Food Supply & Non-Alcoholic Beverages Supply Lot 2: Alcohol Supply The framework will support the provision of products for onboard retail and hospitality operations. Suppliers may have the opportunity to bid for one, or two lots as part of any future procurement process. At this stage, no procurement has commenced and this notice is issued solely for the purpose of market engagement and obtaining feedback from potential suppliers.

This notice is for the Pre Market Engagement Event for the forthcoming Home to Adult Day Services Tender exercise. The tender will include taxis, special taxis, SUVs and minibus contracts and will comprise of a schedule of separate routes which will be advertised by the Corporate Procurement Team by way of an open competition under the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules.

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (TfWRL) is planning the second opening of its Rail Replacement Services Open Framework. The framework supports the provision of rail replacement bus, coach and minibus services across Wales and cross-border routes operated by TfWRL. The framework also includes the provision of ad hoc passenger transport services where required. Following the successful launch of the framework earlier in 2026, TfWRL is seeking to re-engage with existing suppliers and engage potential new suppliers ahead of the second opening of the framework.

Transport for Wales (TfW) is developing a new multi-lot Framework agreement for the provision of Contingent Labour to support Transport for Wales (TfW) in fulfilling their Infrastructure Maintenance (IM) obligations on the Core Valley Lines (CVL). To support in fulfilling the Infrastructure Maintenance (IM) obligations, TfW require a compliant and efficient route to market to secure Contingent Labour to supplement its directly employed workforce to support the delivery of routine, planned maintenance activity for safety critical and off-track requirements across the CVL network with occasion reactive and emergency maintenance activity. Transport for Wales (TfW) is scheduled to assume the role of Infrastructure Manager (IM) in February 2028. This Framework will commence in September 2027 to support TfW's mobilisation activities and ensure operational readiness from Day One (February 2028) of the Infrastructure Manager (IM) transition. The Framework is intended to provide TfW with access to approved and compliant, temporary maintenance labour providers who can provide reliable, competent and appropriately assured labour in line with the volumes and response times required to meet maintenance demands, including short-notice and out-of-hours labour requirements. The multi-lot Framework will be structured to reflect requirements for Contingent Labour specialisms utilising on-track (safety critical) and off-track labour requirements to reflect market specialisms, delivery capability, and the range of requirements required to support the TfW Infrastructure Maintenance (IM) programme. The Framework is expected to comprise of a multi-lot structure, potentially including: Lot 1 – On-Track Operatives & Protection Staff Lot 2 – On-Track Plant (OTP) Operators & Machine / Crane Controllers Lot 3 – Electrification (OLE/OHLE) Operatives & Isolation Staff Lot 4 – Civils, Construction & General Trade Operatives Lot 5 – Plant Operators (Labour only) Lot 6 – Vegetation Management & Lineside Clearance Operatives Lot structure is subject to change following market engagement. The proposed framework structure, scope, and lotting structure is currently under development and will be presented to the market through a supply-chain engagement workshop to support the finalisation of the scope and procurement strategy to ensure it aligns to industry knowledge and capability, emerging trends, and customer needs. Transport for Wales intends to undertake a formal procurement exercise following completion of its supply chain market engagement activities.

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: Thursday 24th September 2026 at 13:00-14:00 Wednesday 30th September 2026 at 10:30-11:30 (replacing the original date of Tuesday 22nd September 2026) 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.