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410 Public Transport Contract

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 May 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

Pembrokeshire County Council has completed a public procurement process for the "410 Public Transport Contract", which pertains to the Fishguard Town Bus Service. The procurement falls under the services industry category and follows the legal framework of 2023/54 UKPGA. The procurement process employed a direct method, classified as "Below threshold - without competition". Located in the UKL14 region of the United Kingdom, this procurement has transitioned to the contract stage, with the contract valued at £181,764 signed on 10th May 2026. The contract is active, commencing on 11th May 2026 and scheduled to conclude on 10th May 2028, with an option for a 12-month extension.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in transport services within the UKL14 region. SMEs specialising in local and regional transportation can particularly benefit, exemplified by Richards Bros, an SME awarded the contract. By targeting contracts like this, smaller firms can secure stable revenues and potentially expand their operations through public service engagements. Businesses that focus on reliable and efficient transport solutions are well-positioned to compete in similar procurement opportunities facilitated by local government bodies such as Pembrokeshire County Council.

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Notice Title

410 Public Transport Contract

Notice Description

Fishguard Town Bus Service - 410 service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050382-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£181,764 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PEMBROKESHIRE
Postcode
SA61 1TP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Pembrokeshire
Electoral Ward
Haverfordwest: Castle
Westminster Constituency
Mid and South Pembrokeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICHARDS BROS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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