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TfW Second Hand Bus Purchase

TRANSPORT FOR WALES (TFW)

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30 Apr 2026 at 14:32

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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30 Apr 2026 at 13:52

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales (TfW), a sub-central government public authority governed by Welsh devolved regulations, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of two second-hand Volvo Evora single deck buses. The procurement, titled "TfW Second Hand Bus Purchase," falls under the goods category and was conducted through a direct procurement method due to urgent requirements that precluded a competitive tendering process. Located in Pontypridd, UK, TfW concluded the tender award on 30th April 2026, with the contract period set to begin on 15th May 2026 and end on 31st December 2026. The value of the contract is £290,000, with a gross amount of £348,000, and the contract was awarded to Lloyds Coaches Ltd, a supplier based in Machynlleth, UK.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the transport sector, particularly those capable of supplying buses and related services. Companies with a focus on goods and quick delivery capabilities would be well-suited to meet similar urgent requirements in public transportation. The direct award method highlights the demand for prompt solutions that can enhance service resilience, which could encourage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to position themselves as potential partners for expedited procurement needs across various sectors. This tender exemplifies how flexibility and readiness can lead to substantial growth opportunities for adept businesses within public procurement frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TfW Second Hand Bus Purchase

Notice Description

Transport for Wales' Procurement of Second Hand 2 Volvo Evora single deck buses.

Procurement Information

An urgent requirement has arisen that could not be addressed through competitive procurement procedures, and the circumstances giving rise to this urgency were neither foreseeable nor caused by TfW. The vehicles concerned are surplus to the supplier's requirements and are immediately available. Their rapid acquisition is essential to enhance customer service and strengthen service resilience for TfW, and the timeframe required does not permit a competitive tendering process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040054-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES (TFW)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

LLOYDS COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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