Award

Local Bus Services (PT 24-29)

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Oct 2025 at 13:57

Tender

28 Nov 2023 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is undertaking a public procurement process for "Local Bus Services (PT 24-29)" to provide road transport services in the region designated as UKL18. This procurement is in the active tender stage, employing an open procedure which allows for broader participation. The tender, entitled under the classification "Road transport services" (CPV: 60100000), holds an estimated value of £20,000,000. The procurement process involves the submission of electronic bids via eTenderwales, with a submission deadline set for 3rd January 2024 at 12:00 GMT. The awarded contract will span four years with an option to extend for an additional year, providing long-term service prospects in the Swansea region.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for transport service providers, given its scale and potential contract renewal. Large and consortia businesses experienced in public road transport services would be well-suited to submit a bid, benefiting both from the significant contract value and long-term engagement. The open procurement method enhances wider business accessibility, encouraging competitive pricing and innovation. This is particularly beneficial for businesses capable of meeting electronic submission criteria and operating within the UK, notably those that can fulfil the local public transport requirements outlined by the City & County of Swansea.

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Notice Title

Local Bus Services (PT 24-29)

Notice Description

Local Bus Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Local Bus Services contracts 4 year contracts with an option to extend for up to an additional 12 months.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041d68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067879-2025
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)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
James Beynon
Contact Email
james.beynon@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1792637242

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST CYMRU BUSES

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