Planning

6 x Battery Electric Buses

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 09:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales, a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "6 x Battery Electric Buses". This procurement pertains to goods within the electric buses industry category and is set in the region of Wales, United Kingdom. The planned contract period is from 6th October 2025 to 8th October 2029, with an anticipated notice date of 1st June 2025 for further communication. With a gross value of £3,600,000, this procurement falls above the threshold, necessitating a formal tender process in line with UK legal basis 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial growth prospects for businesses specialising in the production and supply of electric buses. Given the nature of the procurement, companies that excel in manufacturing bespoke electric vehicles with advanced engineering capabilities would find significant competitive advantage. Additionally, businesses that can provide innovative solutions aiding in the sustainability and environmental benefits of electric transportation will be well-suited to meet Transport for Wales' requirements, potentially fostering long-term partnerships and market expansion in the public transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

6 x Battery Electric Buses

Notice Description

6 x bespoke to order Battery Electric Buses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0520fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025827-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144910 - Electric buses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 8 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplychain@tfw.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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