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Merthy Bus Station / Pentrebach / Treoedyrhiw / Merthyr Vale / Edwardsville / Treharris to Coleg y Cymoedd Ystrad Mynach

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Oct 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has successfully completed a procurement process for a scheduled transport service, titled "Merthy Bus Station / Pentrebach / Treoedyrhiw / Merthyr Vale / Edwardsville / Treharris to Coleg y Cymoedd Ystrad Mynach". This project falls under the services industry category and requires vehicles with 9-16 seats. Based in region UKL15, the procurement proceeded using a restricted procedure method and forms part of a Dynamic Purchasing System established for education and social care transport services. The invitation to tender reached its conclusion with the award to Evan's Taxi & Minibus Hire on 11th August 2025, with the contract valued at GBP 23,750.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those with capabilities in operating minibuses and other vehicles for social care and educational purposes. The nature of this dynamic purchasing system could allow various businesses the chance to participate in future tenders, fostering potential growth through collaboration with a regional authority like Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. Businesses proficient in operating cost-effective, wheelchair accessible, or larger fleet operations might find this a advantageous platform for expanding their service reach in the local area.

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Notice Title

Merthy Bus Station / Pentrebach / Treoedyrhiw / Merthyr Vale / Edwardsville / Treharris to Coleg y Cymoedd Ystrad Mynach

Notice Description

The procurement for an individual scheduled route appropriate to vehicles with 9-16 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-156656
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156656
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
£23,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 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

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

EVAN'S TAXI & MINIBUS HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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