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TrawsCymru T4 Bus Operator Services

Transport for Wales

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 May 2026 at 11:28

Award Notice
Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 14:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Transport for Wales, titled "TrawsCymru T4 Bus Operator Services," addresses the public road transport services industry. Located in the UK region, this process aimed to secure services for several vehicle workings based out of Brecon and Newtown. Originally in the tender stage, the process progressed to the award and contract phase on 19 November 2025. The procurement, structured as an open procedure, involved multiple lots, each featuring distinct requirements and award criteria based on quality and price. Although initially tendered, all five lots were eventually awarded to CELTIC TRAVEL (LLANIDLOES) LIMITED, marking the completion of this procurement initiative as of 26 May 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for service providers specializing in public road transport. SMEs, considering their successful participation, indicated a viable pathway for effectively competing under similar procurement conditions. Transport services companies with strengths in operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality service delivery could particularly benefit. The procurement offers expansion potential into the public transport sector with a substantial contract value, facilitating long-term business sustainability and service diversification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TrawsCymru T4 Bus Operator Services

Notice Description

TrawsCymru T4 Route Bus Operator Services for Transport for Wales. Please refer to the Statement of Requirements for full description of the services.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - 3 x Brecon based vehicle workings

Please refer to the Statement of requirements within Volume 4 of the tender documentation.

Renewal: Up to 24 Months (Maximum Term, inclusive of initial term is 7 Years)

Lot 2 - 1 x Newtown based vehicle working

Please refer to the Statement of requirements within Volume 4 of the tender documentation

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension option (7 Year Maximum Term, inclusive of Initial Term)

Lot 3 - 2 x Brecon based vehicle workings (Sunday) 1 additional PVR, British Summer time only.

Please refer to the Statement of Requirements within Volume 4 of the tender documentation.

Renewal: Up to 24 Months (7 Year Maximum Term, inclusive of initial 5 year term)

Lot 4 - 1 x Newtown based vehicle working (Sunday)

Please refer to the Statement of Requirements within Volume 4 of the tender documentation

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension Option (7 Year maximum Term inclusive of initial contract term)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e420
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048552-2026
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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,606,546 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Renewal subject to TfW governance and investment approvals.

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

CELTIC TRAVEL (LLANIDLOES) LIMITED

Further Information

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