Contract for the Provision of Local Bus Services (PT 26-28) Lots 1 - 2

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Tender

24 Jun 2026 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has initiated a tender process under the procurement method of open procedure, inviting bids for the "Contract for the Provision of Local Bus Services (PT 26-28) Lots 1 – 2". The tender is categorised under transport services with the procurement process currently at the tender stage. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th July 2026, the enquiry period closing on 23rd July 2026, and the award expected by 25th August 2026. The contracts, set to commence on 7th September 2026, will deliver services within the UK region of Swansea and have the potential for a twelve-month extension beyond the initial contract period ending in September 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in bus service provision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the procurement process's suitability criteria. The tender process allows for fair competition as it prioritises both quality and pricing, with a weighted emphasis on pricing. Companies with a strong presence or interest in the UK transport sector, and those capable of meeting the service specifications detailed in the tender documents, would be well-suited to compete for this valuable business growth opportunity facilitated through the eTenderWales portal.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Local Bus Services (PT 26-28) Lots 1 - 2

Notice Description

Swansea Council are seeking Local Bus Services for Lots 1 & 2 which make up routes found within the Specification of Service documents. Swansea Council will be using the eTenderWales portal and the tender documents can be found under itt_125523 - Contract for the Provision of Local Bus Services (PT 26-28) Lots 1 - 2

Lot Information

Service 26 & 142

Provision of Service 26 & 142

Renewal: Up to 12 month extension

Service 53 & 54

Description: Service 53 & 54

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059391-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£463,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£463,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 6 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-06-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
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)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

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