Award

Local Bus Services (PT 24-29)

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Oct 2025 at 00:00

Tender

28 Nov 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has recently completed an open procurement process for the provision of Local Bus Services, identified as tender CCS-23-275. This procurement, which falls under the services category, focuses on transport services within the UKL18 region, with an emphasis on fleet management. The procurement method used was an open procedure with electronic submissions facilitated through the eTenderwales platform. Initial contract notices were issued in November 2023, with the deadline for submission set for 3rd January 2024, and the award period commencing shortly after on the same day. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage, with First Cymru Buses Ltd selected as the supplier, having signed the contract on 4th March 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport and fleet services, reinforcing their presence in the regional transport sector. With a contract value set at £20 million and the possibility of contract renewal for an additional 12 months beyond the initial 4-year period, it offers substantial long-term growth potential for large-scale operators. The project was open to various business sizes, though it ultimately attracted bids from larger players, highlighting the scale and scope of the opportunities involved. Engaging in such public procurement processes allows businesses to expand their portfolios and enhance their competitive edge in the market.

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Notice Title

Local Bus Services (PT 24-29)

Notice Description

Local Bus Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Local Bus Services contracts 4 year contracts with an option to extend for up to an additional 12 months.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-136856
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136856
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20241 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
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
James Beynon
Contact Email
james.beynon@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1792637242

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST CYMRU BUSES

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