Tender

TrawsCymru T5 Bus Operator Services

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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Tender

28 Jan 2025 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales is currently at the tender stage for a contract titled "TrawsCymru T5 Bus Operator Services," which falls under the industry category of public road transport services. The procurement is to identify a service provider for the operation of the T5 bus route from Haverfordwest to Aberystwyth. This contract has a value of £12,000,000 GBP and is expected to commence on 1st June 2025 and end on 31st May 2030, with a possibility of a three-year extension. Businesses interested in this opportunity should submit their bids electronically through eTenderwales by 28th February 2025, at 12:00 PM. The use of an open procedure for this procurement ensures that all qualified suppliers can participate, and the tender documentation outlines the evaluation criteria and the expected community benefits.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in public transportation services. The successful bidder will secure a long-term contract, providing stability and revenue for up to eight years, should the extension option be exercised. The project favours consortia, meaning smaller firms can collaborate to compete effectively. Furthermore, the inclusion of community benefits means that companies can demonstrate their commitment to social and environmental goals, potentially enhancing their reputation and future business prospects. Businesses adept in scaling operations and managing large-scale service contracts in the public sector will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Title

TrawsCymru T5 Bus Operator Services

Notice Description

Public Bus Operator Services for the TrawsCymru T5 Route

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please refer to the Statement of Requirements in the tender documentation for full scope description.

Options: While additional purchases are not anticipated at this time, TfW may require variation to volumes and frequencies of scope in the future. If such a requirement is established, variations will be processed via the contracted change control process and subject to compliance with the Public Contract Regulations and internal governance procedures.

Renewal: Extension option up to 3 years (8 years in total maximum)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d6bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002839-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Renewal may be required. A procurement to renew will be planned to align with the contract term, plus any applicable contract extensions.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Rebecca Phillips
Contact Email
rebecca.phillips214@tfwrail.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
TLL Wales

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

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