How to win: Control of Contractors Portal

About this contract

Transport for Wales is seeking to understand the market for a software solution to support a Control of Contractors (CoC) portal across its station network. The proposed solution should support the safe and effective management of contractors working on site, including (but not limited to): Contractor compliance and onboarding Access control and permit management Real-time visibility of contractor activity Integration with existing systems where appropriate This engagement is not a call for competition. It is an opportunity for suppliers to help shape the future procurement approach. Transport for Wales welcomes responses from organisations of all sizes, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £430,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins goods work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar goods contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 10 June 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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