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Lower Valley Coach to The College Merthyr Tydfil

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Lower Valley Coach to The College Merthyr Tydfil" contract, categorised under services in the transportation industry. The contract, awarded to SIXTY SIXTY COACHES LIMITED, involves providing transportation using vehicles with 17 to 49 seats and is part of a broader Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Education and Social Care Transport Services. Located in Merthyr Tydfil, this procurement uses a restricted procedure and was in the award stage as of 8th October 2025. The contract, valued at £123,500, was signed on 28th August 2025 and is part of a system that commenced on 7th August 2024, running initially for five years with potential extensions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those offering bus, taxi, and minibus services. SMEs are highly encouraged to participate, as seen in the awarded contract to an SME. The DPS structure into various lots, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles, allows businesses with specialised vehicles to align their services with specific demand. With the ongoing competition managed through eTenderWales, businesses that have the capability and resources to deliver high-quality and cost-effective transportation services for educational and social care needs are well-suited to benefit from such public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lower Valley Coach to The College Merthyr Tydfil

Notice Description

The procurement for an individual scheduled route appropriate to vehicles with 17-49 seats

Lot Information

Lot 1

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of a high quality and cost effective Education and Social Care Transport Service. The requirements covers bus, taxi, minibus and wheelchair accessible vehicles. The DPS is structured into the following 5 lots: Lot 1: 4-8 seat vehicles Lot 2: 9-16 seat vehicles Lot 3: 17-49 seat vehicles Lot 4: 50+ seat vehicles Lot 5: Wheelchair accessible vehicles The DPS commenced on 7th August 2024 and will run for an initial period of 5 years with an option to be extended for a further period of up to 24 months (reviewable on an annual basis and subject to performance). NOTE 1: The authority is using eTenderWales to carry out further competitions under this DPS. The SQQ is active and will remain live and accessible to potential tenderers for the duration of the DPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-156655
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156655
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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)

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£123,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@merthyr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1685725000

Buyer Location

Locality
MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode
CF47 8AN
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
TLL15 Central Valleys
Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIXTY SIXTY COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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