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End to End Rail Transport System

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)

Buyer Address: 3 Llys Cadwyn, Pontypridd, UKL15, CF374TH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement.help@tfwrail.wales

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
600000.0 GBP
Published
23 Sep 2025, 15:33
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
01 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
01 Feb 2028, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
48800000 - Information systems and servers
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Travelnet Systems Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Direct award for the end to end rail transport system. TfW have identified the need for a robust, web-based end-to-end management system to support planning, allocation, delivery, payment processing, and performance reporting. The software will also include timetable construction, scheduling, automated documentation provision, mobile companion applications, and vehicle tracking.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: End to End Rail Transport System

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