Tender

The College Merthyr Tydfil Bus Service from Brecon to Merthyr Tydfil

THE COLLEGE MERTHYR TYDFIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The College Merthyr Tydfil has initiated a procurement process for a bus service running between Brecon Town Centre and the college. This tender, listed under the services category, specifically seeks to find qualified transport operators capable of providing this daily service during term times, starting from 5th January 2026 until 26th June 2026. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline for interested parties set for 8th December 2025 at noon. Located in Merthyr Tydfil, the college is looking for qualified candidates to manage this transport service that caters to students. This opportunity follows an open procurement method, and electronic submissions can be made via the provided link to the Sell2Wales platform.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for transport service providers, particularly those experienced in student and passenger transportation. Companies with a fleet of accessible, safely equipped buses, and experience in the educational sector, may find this contract aligns with their expertise. There are detailed eligibility criteria, including requirements for financial stability, technical capability, and compliance with health and safety policies. Businesses that can demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and operating low-emission vehicles may have an additional competitive edge. This contract could facilitate business growth by securing a steady contract and establishing a strong client relationship with a public educational institution.

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Notice Title

The College Merthyr Tydfil Bus Service from Brecon to Merthyr Tydfil

Notice Description

The College Merthyr Tydfil is seeking tender submissions from companies who may be interested in running a daily bus service between the college and Brecon Town Centre, departing Brecon Town Centre station at 8am every morning and returning from the bus stop outside the college at 4pm every afternoon. It is intended that this service will operate during term times from Monday 5th January 2026 up until Friday 26th June 2026.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=158672.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. This notice has been sent as a region specific notice. If you did not receive an alert about this you are not based in the specific region selected by the buying authority. Questions on why this was sent as a region specific notice should be sent to the buying authority.(WA Ref:158672)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-158672
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158672
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COLLEGE MERTHYR TYDFIL
Contact Name
Michelle Tawton
Contact Email
procurement@merthyr.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1685726000

Buyer Location

Locality
MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode
CF48 1AR
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Cyfarthfa
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

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