Award

TrawsCymru Bus Operations T1 Service

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Mar 2023 at 12:05

Tender

31 Oct 2022 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales has completed the procurement process for the TrawsCymru Bus Operations T1 Service. This procurement falls under the services category and involves the award of a contract with a value of £9,876,979.70. The contract was signed on 17th March 2023. The tender saw active participation from suppliers, with First Cymru Buses Ltd being the successful supplier. The procurement method used was the Open Procedure, and the process was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The main goal of the contract is to enhance the bus service between Aberystwyth and Carmarthen, incorporating zero-emission vehicles, driver facilities, and improved connectivity.

The TrawsCymru Bus Operations T1 Service tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing road transport services, public road transport services, or transport agency services. Companies interested in sustainable transport solutions and bus operations within the UK could find this tender particularly relevant. The contract includes elements such as supporting community benefits and implementing social and environmental considerations. As the contract involves a substantial investment in service improvement and vehicle technology, businesses with expertise in transportation services innovation and green technologies are well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

TrawsCymru Bus Operations T1 Service

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice - Award of Contract. Transport for Wales (TfW) is carrying out a procurement advertised in the FTS via Sell2Wales, under the Open Procedure of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to procure TrawsCymru Bus Operations - T1 Service. The T1 contract operates between Aberystwyth and Carmarthen and as part of this new opportunity we will be enhancing the service to include operation by high quality zero emission vehicles provided as part of the contract as well as a base in Carmarthen for driver layovers & vehicle cleaning and charging. Alongside this we will continue to support the integration of bus/rail ticketing as well as invest in marketing & promotion of the service and the opportunities it offers alongside providing a comprehensive driver training programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport for Wales (TfW) is carrying out a procurement advertised in the FTS via Sell2Wales, under the Open Procedure of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to procure TrawsCymru Bus Operations - T1 Service under a bespoke contracting arrangement. There will be increased hours of operation with earlier and later services from both Carmarthen & Aberystwyth. The service will provide good connectivity at Aberystwyth with service T2 in both directions & with Transport for Wales Rail services. There will also be good connectivity at Carmarthen with Transport for Wales rail services to and from Swansea & Cardiff. The proposed service also lays out optional additional Monday to Saturday evening and Sunday journeys.

Options: TfW may require additional services as set out in the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 years following the initial period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037d83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007981-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

63520000 - Transport agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,876,979 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
A new tender for the renewal of the service is likely to be advertised at the earliest in 2027.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tfw.wales
Contact Phone
+44 2921673434

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST CYMRU BUSES

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