Bus Contract Management System (Bus CMS)
Transport for Wales · All their open notices
What this is
Transport for Wales seeks a supplier to provide, implement and support a Contract Management System (CMS) for managing franchised bus services across Wales. The system must support contract recording, performance management, operator payments, and asset reporting for approximately 120 contracts across four regional phases, with full operational capability by June 2027.
Key points
- Deadline for bid submission: 17 August 2026
- Estimated value: GBP 2,150,000 (excluding VAT); contract period 5 years with option to extend up to 3 years
- System must be fully operational by June 2027 and support approximately 120 franchised bus contracts across Wales
- Supplier must provide implementation, training for TfW teams and ~100 bus operators, and ongoing support and maintenance
- Submission via Transport for Wales Atamis portal; suppliers must register interest and have valid Central Digital Platform sharecode
- System must integrate with up to 7 TfW systems and support minimum 150 licenses with role-based access controls
Who can bid
Suppliers must register on the Transport for Wales Atamis portal and note interest in the tender. Central Digital Platform (CDP) sharecode required during tender submission.
How it is scored
Quality 70% · Price 30%
Money
Estimated contract value GBP 2,150,000 (excluding VAT) / GBP 2,580,000 (including VAT). Minimum 150 licenses required (at least 30 internal TfW users and at least 120 external operator users).
How to submit
Bids must be submitted via the Transport for Wales Atamis tendering portal. Suppliers register interest, download documentation, and complete requirements through the portal's 'My Proposals and Quotes' section.
Contract period
Initial term of five years (23 November 2026 to 22 November 2031) with option to extend by up to three further periods of twelve months, giving a maximum term of eight years (ending 22 November 2034).
Classification
CPV 48000000 — Software package and information systems 72200000 — Software programming and consultancy services Wales
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