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FOM Programme Management Support

Transport for Wales

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Transport for Wales

Buyer Address: 3 Llys Cadwyn, Pontypridd, UKL15, CF37 4TH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Procurement

Contact Email: Procurement@tfw.wales

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
556446.46 GBP
Published
13 Mar 2026, 14:18
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
30 Mar 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2027, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Region
n/a
Awarded To
WCL Infrastructure Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Transport for Wales intends to award a contract for the provision of specialist programme management consultancy services to support delivery of the Future Operating Model (FOM). The services include strategic planning, business change management, and expert support for the transfer of rail infrastructure responsibilities from Amey Infrastructure Wales to Transport for Wales. Due to the highly specialised knowledge required—particularly experience of managing large-scale rail infrastructure change and familiarity with both TfW and AIW operating models—the market was assessed and no suitable alternative suppliers were identified. WCL is the only supplier able to provide personnel with the necessary expertise and continuity to ensure a safe and effective transition. The contract will run for one year with an option to extend for a further year.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: FOM Programme Management Support

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