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C001348.00 - TfW Coach Purchase

TRANSPORT FOR WALES (TFW)

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Award

23 Apr 2026 at 09:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 Mar 2026 at 16:52

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales (TfW), operating under Welsh devolved regulations, has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of eight single deck coaches. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically buses and coaches, and was conducted using a selective method awarded under a framework. Located in Pontypridd, UK, TfW acts as a sub-central government public authority, aiming to enhance transportation facilities in the region. The contract, valued at approximately £2.7 million (gross), was signed on 1st April 2026, with an operational period extending until 31st March 2027, and has the possibility of renewal for an additional year until 31st March 2028.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities by engaging with large-scale suppliers like Volvo Bus Corporation, which has been awarded the contract. Businesses specialising in providing transport infrastructure solutions, particularly in the coach and bus industry, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. As the contract was part of a competitive selection process, it underscores the potential for further frameworks that may demand innovative solutions and reliable deliveries, fostering an environment conducive to larger firms looking to expand their UK operations. Being part of such projects not only enhances business portfolios but also ensures sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships with governing bodies like TfW.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C001348.00 - TfW Coach Purchase

Notice Description

Provision of eight (8) x Single Deck Coaches for Transport for Wales (TfW).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036918-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,263,274 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,263,274 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES (TFW)
Additional Buyers

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLVO BUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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