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TrawsCymru T5 Bus Operator Services

Transport for Wales

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18 Aug 2026 at 13:50

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28 Jan 2025 at 14:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales procured public bus operator services for the TrawsCymru T5 route, covering the Haverfordwest–Aberystwyth corridor in Wales. The requirement is classified as public road transport services and is intended to provide bus operations on that route. Transport for Wales is the buying organisation and acts as a central purchasing body. The service scope is set out in the tender’s Statement of Requirements, with the procurement covering the route rather than the supply of vehicles or general transport services. This is therefore relevant to established bus operators and transport businesses able to provide scheduled public passenger services across the Haverfordwest–Aberystwyth corridor and manage the operational requirements of a contracted route.

The procurement is complete and was run as an open procedure. Bids were due by 28 February 2025 at 12:00, with evaluation scheduled from that date and a public bid opening at the same time. The estimated value was £12,000,000 for the single lot. Richards Bros was awarded the contract, and the active contract was signed on 19 December 2025 at £14,034,777. The contract period runs from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2030, with an extension option of up to three years, giving a maximum possible term of eight years. Evaluation weighted quality at 40% and price at 60%. Electronic submission was required and variants were not allowed. Future changes to volumes or frequencies may be handled through contractual change control.

This award demonstrates recurring demand from Transport for Wales for contracted bus operation on a defined inter-town route in Wales. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need the operational capability to run scheduled public passenger services reliably across the T5 corridor, manage route volumes and frequencies, and comply with the buyer’s service requirements. The evaluation balance shows that both service quality and competitive pricing matter, so suppliers would need evidence of dependable delivery as well as strong cost control. The procurement attracted two bids, including one from an SME, and all bids were submitted electronically. Businesses with relevant bus operating experience, suitable local capacity and the ability to work within electronic ordering, invoicing and payment arrangements would be well placed to assess similar demand from this buyer.

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Notice Information

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)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d6bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078559-2026
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
SME

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
£14,034,777 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 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
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transport for Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Richards Bros

Further Information

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