How to win: Bus Decarbonisation - Fleet Analysis Modelling System

About this contract

Transport for Wales (TfW) is seeking to procure an off-the-shelf Bus Fleet Analysis Modelling System to support the decarbonisation of bus services across Wales. The system will enable in-house modelling and analysis of zero-emission bus deployment, including operational performance, fleet requirements, energy consumption, infrastructure needs, and total cost of ownership under different transition scenarios. The contract will include: - Provision of a minimum of five user licences for the software system - Initial training to enable TfW staff to effectively utilise the system - Optional ongoing support services The solution must be an existing, market-ready product capable of rapid mobilisation, with implementation and training required within a defined timeframe. TfW is seeking a supplier that can provide a robust, user-friendly solution that supports strategic planning, business case development, and the delivery of bus franchising and decarbonisation objectives.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Transport for Wales scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £186,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 23 June 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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