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Ceredigion - Public Bus Routes September 2023

CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Tender

14 Apr 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council involves the provision of public service bus routes across Ceredigion, located in Mid Wales. The project, titled "Ceredigion - Public Bus Routes September 2023," falls under the General public services industry category and employs an open procedure for the tender. Various bus routes such as 408, 525, and T21 are included, with contracts commencing on 1 September 2023, or 1 January 2024 for route 408. The process, which completed the awarding stage on 26 March 2026, initially started with tenders closing on 15 May 2023.

This tender offers a lucrative growth opportunity for involved businesses, particularly SMEs, given its substantial budget amounting to £4.74 million. Evans Coaches Tregaron Ltd and Mid Wales Travel, both SMEs based in Wales, are among the successful suppliers awarded routes in the project. Businesses specialising in transport and logistics, particularly those with local expertise and capabilities to manage multiple bus service routes, are well-positioned to thrive and expand through participation in such public procurement initiatives. With options for contract extension, participating businesses have the potential for long-term engagements and stable growth.

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Notice Title

Ceredigion - Public Bus Routes September 2023

Notice Description

The provision of public service bus routes. 8 routes are being tendered. Provision of the public bus routes contracts which are due to expire on 31 August 2023, and 31 December 2023 (408). Contracts to commence on 1 September 2023 (1 January 2024 for the 408) with option of terms until 31 August 2025 with a possible extension period of 1 + 1 year (2+1+1) or until 31 August 2028 with a possible extension period of 1 + 1 year (5+1+1). There are multiple options available and bidders are required to consider the information provided in the attachments area carefully. The routes being tendered are: 408 525 526 585 588 710 720 T21

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of public service bus routes. 8 routes are being tendered. Provision of the public bus routes contracts which are due to expire on 31 August 2023, and 31 December 2023 (408). Contracts to commence on 1 September 2023 (1 January 2024 for the 408) with option of terms until 31 August 2025 with a possible extension period of 1 + 1 year (2+1+1) or until 31 August 2028 with a possible extension period of 1 + 1 year (5+1+1). There are multiple options available and bidders are required to consider the information provided in the attachments area carefully. The routes being tendered are: 408 525 526 585 588 710 720 T21

Options: See tender documents

Renewal: Option 1 2 year contract with an optional extension of 2 years Option 2 5 year contract with an optional extension of 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-130797
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=130797
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34121100 - Public-service buses

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,744,352 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERYSTWYTH
Postcode
SY23 3UE
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Aberaeron and Aberarth
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EVANS COACHES TREGARON

MID WALES TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR434190
    Ceredigion - Public Bus Routes September 2023 - The provision of public service bus routes. 8 routes are being tendered. Provision of the public bus routes contracts which are due to expire on 31 August 2023, and 31 December 2023 (408). Contracts to commence on 1 September 2023 (1 January 2024 for the 408) with option of terms until 31 August 2025 with a possible extension period of 1 + 1 year (2+1+1) or until 31 August 2028 with a possible extension period of 1 + 1 year (5+1+1). There are multiple options available and bidders are required to consider the information provided in the attachments area carefully. The routes being tendered are: 408 525 526 585 588 710 720 T21
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR602858
    Ceredigion - Public Bus Routes September 2023 - The provision of public service bus routes. 8 routes are being tendered. Provision of the public bus routes contracts which are due to expire on 31 August 2023, and 31 December 2023 (408). Contracts to commence on 1 September 2023 (1 January 2024 for the 408) with option of terms until 31 August 2025 with a possible extension period of 1 + 1 year (2+1+1) or until 31 August 2028 with a possible extension period of 1 + 1 year (5+1+1). There are multiple options available and bidders are required to consider the information provided in the attachments area carefully. The routes being tendered are: 408 525 526 585 588 710 720 T21

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