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Provision of a Bus Service from Brecon to Merthyr Tydfil for The College Merthyr Tydfil

THE COLLEGE MERTHYR TYDFIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2025 at 10:34

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 16:30

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The College Merthyr Tydfil is overseeing a procurement process in the services category for the provision of a daily bus service between Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil. The process, which has now reached the award stage, was initiated to operate during the college term times from 5th January 2026 to 26th June 2026. The contract was awarded to Williams Motors (Cwmddu) Limited, with an agreement valued at GBP 46,800, formally signed on 19th December 2025. The service will depart Brecon Town Centre at 8:00 AM and return from the college at 4:00 PM, focusing on providing transport for students. This tender, classified under transport services, highlights the commitment to reliable and timely operations in the public transport sector.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses with expertise in transport services, particularly those equipped to handle student transportation. Companies possessing a Public Service Vehicle Operator’s Licence, coupled with experience in providing commuter services, would be well-suited to such contracts. Ensuring financial stability and technical capability, including the availability of suitable vehicles and qualified drivers, can enhance competitive standing. Additionally, a focus on health, safety, and sustainability, such as using low-emission vehicles and adhering to safeguarding policies, aligns with the tender requirements, making it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to expand their operations within the Welsh public transport domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Bus Service from Brecon to Merthyr Tydfil for The College 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-159149
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159149
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award 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
£46,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
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
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLIAMS MOTORS (CWMDDU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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