TfNSW releases RFP for data identifying transport movements

Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has released a request for proposal (RFP) for timestamped GPS data identifying transport movements in NSW of users of public transport, active transport and private vehicles.

The procurement goal and purpose is to combine these mobility data sources with internal data sources in an integrated model to create more accurate origin destination and mode share insights across the whole network.

TfNSW is seeking datasets at the granularity of user movements with raw timestamp and geolocation data.

The contract will be under the NSW Government ICT Purchasing Framework and proponents must be prequalified or willing to be prequalified as an Advanced supplier on the ICT Services Scheme.

The preferred delivery mechanism is direct ingestion into TfNSW's AWS account, specifically: secure delivery to a designated Amazon S3 bucket via cross-account IAM role or equivalent secure authentication method.

The solution must support automated, repeatable, and production-grade data transfers

Respondents may propose alternative delivery mechanisms, including secure RESTful API (push or pull model); secure database access (read-only); SFTP (SSH-based secure transfer); or event driven integration mechanisms.

The respondent must ensure:encryption in transit (TLS 1.2 or higher); encryption at rest; role-based access control aligned to least-privilege principles; no shared or hard-coded credentials; and auditability of all data transfers.

The respondent must: also provide structured, machine-readable data formats (e.g., JSON, CSV, Parquet); supply a documented data dictionary; maintain schema version control and provide advance notice of structural changes; and support validation and testing Prior to Production deployment.

The proposed solution must also demonstrate the ability to scale with increasing data volumes without degradation in performance or reliability.

The RFP closes on 29 May at 3:00 PM AEST.

In 2025, TfNSW released a RFP for the sourcing of Public Key Infrastructure management; a tender for the overhaul of how it manages service requests and incidents tied to its operational technology; and a tender for multiple suppliers to provide audio-visual support and maintenance services across its metropolitan and regional sites state-wide.