Planning

TrawsCymru procurement programme

WELSH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

22 Oct 2021 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is initiating the TrawsCymru procurement programme, which focuses on transport services, specifically medium and long-distance express bus routes in Wales. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice anticipated on 4th April 2022. Key upcoming contract awards include the T9 service between Cardiff City Centre & Cardiff Airport in April 2022 and multiple services scheduled for January and March 2023, providing clarity on the expected timeline for interested parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those offering road transport and public transport services. Companies capable of providing bus operations, logistics, and related services would be well-suited to compete. The consistent procurement approach by Transport for Wales under the Welsh Government’s guidance opens the door for both established transport providers and new entrants in the industry to expand their operations in the Welsh market.

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Notice Title

TrawsCymru procurement programme

Notice Description

TrawsCymru is a network of medium and long-distance express bus routes in Wales, Sponsored by Welsh Government. The services are currently procured by local authorities across Wales, but it is now envisaged that they will be procured on a consistent basis by Transport for Wales on behalf of Welsh Government. This TrawsCymru Prior Information Notice sets out the market opportunity offered by the proposed new competitions. Each individual competed contract will also be advertised by a notice published through [sell2Wales]. The proposed schedule of contracts to be awarded under the TrawsCymru contract programme are as follows: April 2022 - T9 service between Cardiff City Centre & Cardiff Airport September 2022 - T1 service between Carmarthen & Aberystwyth January 2023 - T2 service between Aberystwyth & Bangor January 2023 - T3 service between Barmouth & Wrexham January 2023 - T5 service between Aberystwyth and Haverford West January 2023 - T10 service between Corwen & Bangor March 2023 - T6 service between Swansea & Brecon This schedule includes dates for planned direct award of contracts where Welsh Government has determined that this is the appropriate route for contract award. The dates have been provided to give the market clarity on the proposed award of all contracts. Welsh Government will issue individual project PINs or contract notices (although TfW may do this on their behalf) in respect of each contract let (whether on a direct award basis or competed). In any instance where there is an inconsistency between the information contained in an individual project PIN or contract notice and this PIN, the individual PIN or contract notice will prevail. Welsh Government will publish this programme PIN annually. However, if there are any significant changes to the programme, Welsh Government will endeavour to alert the market to these changes and publish a supplementary PIN.

Lot Information

Lot 1

TrawsCymru is a network of medium and long-distance express bus routes in Wales, Sponsored by Welsh Government. The services are currently procured by local authorities across Wales, but it is now envisaged that they will be procured on a consistent basis by Transport for Wales on behalf of Welsh Government. This TrawsCymru Prior Information Notice sets out the market opportunity offered by the proposed new competitions. Each individual competed contract will also be advertised by a notice published through [sell2Wales]. The proposed schedule of contracts to be awarded under the TrawsCymru contract programme are as follows: April 2022 - T9 service between Cardiff City Centre & Cardiff Airport September 2022 - T1 service between Carmarthen & Aberystwyth January 2023 - T2 service between Aberystwyth & Bangor January 2023 - T3 service between Barmouth & Wrexham January 2023 - T5 service between Aberystwyth and Haverford West January 2023 - T10 service between Corwen & Bangor March 2023 - T6 service between Swansea & Brecon This schedule includes dates for planned direct award of contracts where Welsh Government has determined that this is the appropriate route for contract award. The dates have been provided to give the market clarity on the proposed award of all contracts. Welsh Government will issue individual project PINs or contract notices (although TfW may do this on their behalf) in respect of each contract let (whether on a direct award basis or competed). In any instance where there is an inconsistency between the information contained in an individual project PIN or contract notice and this PIN, the individual PIN or contract notice will prevail. Welsh Government will publish this programme PIN annually. However, if there are any significant changes to the programme, Welsh Government will endeavour to alert the market to these changes and publish a supplementary PIN.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02eef5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026504-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Apr 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
transportprocurement@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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