Tender

TrawsCymru T5 Bus Operator Services

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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Tender

28 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales has commenced the tender stage for the provision of "TrawsCymru T5 Bus Operator Services," targeting the public transport industry. The service involves operating public bus routes between Haverfordwest and Aberystwyth. The project, valued at £12,000,000, is being procured through an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions via eTenderwales. Businesses interested in participating should note that the tender period concludes on 28th February 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st June 2025 and last until 31st May 2030, including possible extensions for up to 3 additional years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public transport operations and services. Suitable candidates include those with experience in large-scale bus operations and a capacity for adaptability, given the potential for variations in scope and volume. Opportunities exist for consortia, indicating collaborative ventures may also be considered advantageous by the buyer. Compliance with Public Contract Regulations and community benefits supporting economic and social objectives will be key considerations in the contract award process.

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Notice Title

TrawsCymru T5 Bus Operator Services

Notice Description

Public Bus Operator Services for the TrawsCymru T5 Route

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please refer to the Statement of Requirements in the tender documentation for full scope description.

Options: While additional purchases are not anticipated at this time, TfW may require variation to volumes and frequencies of scope in the future. If such a requirement is established, variations will be processed via the contracted change control process and subject to compliance with the Public Contract Regulations and internal governance procedures.

Renewal: Extension option up to 3 years (8 years in total maximum)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147689
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147689
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Renewal may be required. A procurement to renew will be planned to align with the contract term, plus any applicable contract extensions.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Rebecca Phillips
Contact Email
rebecca.phillips214@tfwrail.wales
Contact Phone
+44 2921673434

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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

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