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C001304.00 - TrawsCymru T8 Bus Operator Service

Transport for Wales (TfW)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2026 at 13:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 Jun 2026 at 16:50

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

29 Apr 2026 at 16:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the TrawsCymru T8 Bus Operator Service has been successfully completed. Managed by Transport for Wales (TfW), a public authority operating under Welsh devolved regulations, this contract involves the provision of public road transport services on the Corwen to Chester route, via Ruthin and Mold. The process followed an open, competitive and flexible procedure within the services industry. Key dates include the start of the contract on 1st September 2026, and its end scheduled for 31st August 2028, with a potential extension of up to an additional year at TfW’s discretion. Located in the UK regions of UKL and UKD6, the procurement reached its award stage with the contract signed on 6th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), such as the awarded supplier M&H Coaches Ltd. With the potential contract value of approximately £2.3 million, businesses involved in public road transport services stand to benefit from engaging with such procurement processes. The inclusion of quality, price, and social value as part of the award criteria further encourages innovation and quality service delivery. Businesses adept at meeting technical, economic, and social value criteria are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, fostering sectoral growth and enhancing service provisions within the public transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C001304.00 - TrawsCymru T8 Bus Operator Service

Notice Description

Award of C001304.00 - TrawsCymru T8 Bus Operator Service (Corwen - Chester, via Ruthin - Mold)

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 Procurement Act 2023 Regulations and internal governance procedures.

Renewal: A further period of up to one (1) year at TfW's discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066775-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,322,050 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,322,050 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
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)
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
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
TLD6 Cheshire, TLL Wales
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M&H Coaches Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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