Award

C001348.00 - TfW Coach Purchase

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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Award

19 Mar 2026 at 16:52

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales has awarded a contract for the procurement of eight single deck coaches, marking the completion stage of the tender process. The procurement was conducted using a selective method under an existing framework, underscoring its competitive nature. The coaches, classified under the goods category and listed under the CPV code 34121000, are intended for use within the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the region, UKL. The official award notice was published on 19 March 2026 with a standstill period concluding on 30 March 2026, and the contract set to commence on 31 March 2026 and continue until 30 March 2027, with an option for a one-year renewal extending to 30 March 2028.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of buses and coaches, offering substantial growth prospects within the automotive industry. The successful supplier, Volvo Bus Corporation, highlights that large-scale enterprises with a robust capability to deliver high-quality transport solutions are well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The involvement under the framework and the endorsement of Welsh devolved regulations could favour technically prepared businesses with experience and compliance in public authority contracts. Leveraging this tender, enterprises could expand their presence and establish a footprint in the UK public transport sector.

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Notice Title

C001348.00 - TfW Coach Purchase

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025446-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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

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