C001304.00 - TrawsCymru T8 Bus Operator Service

TRANSPORT FOR WALES (TFW)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2026 at 15:50

Tender

29 Apr 2026 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the TrawsCymru T8 Bus Operator Service, conducted by Transport for Wales (TfW), has reached the award stage as of 18th June 2026. This service covers the route from Corwen to Chester, via Ruthin and Mold, and is classified under the public road transport services industry. The procurement was carried out through an open, competitively flexible procedure and adheres to the Welsh devolved regulations. The award noticed pertains to Lot 1 and outlines a contract valued at £2,322,050.07, scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2028, with a possible extension of up to one year. This tender was a competitive opportunity with three final stage bids, including two from SMEs.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses in the road transport services sector, particularly for SMEs capable of delivering high-quality and reliable bus services. The competitive procedure of the tender favours businesses that can competitively price their services while maintaining high standards of quality and delivering social value. With TfW's discretion for potential contract renewal and the possibility of variation in volumes and frequencies, businesses that demonstrate operational flexibility and compliance with regulatory standards may find ongoing opportunities for growth and partnership with Transport for Wales.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057758-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
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 (TFW)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
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

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