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title: "TrawsCymru Bus Operations T1 Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037d83"
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# TrawsCymru Bus Operations T1 Service

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037d83

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## Summary

Transport for Wales has completed the procurement process for the TrawsCymru Bus Operations T1 Service. This procurement falls under the services category and involves the award of a contract with a value of £9,876,979.70. The contract was signed on 17th March 2023. The tender saw active participation from suppliers, with First Cymru Buses Ltd being the successful supplier. The procurement method used was the Open Procedure, and the process was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The main goal of the contract is to enhance the bus service between Aberystwyth and Carmarthen, incorporating zero-emission vehicles, driver facilities, and improved connectivity.

The TrawsCymru Bus Operations T1 Service tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing road transport services, public road transport services, or transport agency services. Companies interested in sustainable transport solutions and bus operations within the UK could find this tender particularly relevant. The contract includes elements such as supporting community benefits and implementing social and environmental considerations. As the contract involves a substantial investment in service improvement and vehicle technology, businesses with expertise in transportation services innovation and green technologies are well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice - Award of Contract. Transport for Wales (TfW) is carrying out a procurement advertised in the FTS via Sell2Wales, under the Open Procedure of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to procure TrawsCymru Bus Operations - T1 Service. The T1 contract operates between Aberystwyth and Carmarthen and as part of this new opportunity we will be enhancing the service to include operation by high quality zero emission vehicles provided as part of the contract as well as a base in Carmarthen for driver layovers & vehicle cleaning and charging. Alongside this we will continue to support the integration of bus/rail ticketing as well as invest in marketing & promotion of the service and the opportunities it offers alongside providing a comprehensive driver training programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport for Wales (TfW) is carrying out a procurement advertised in the FTS via Sell2Wales, under the Open Procedure of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to procure TrawsCymru Bus Operations - T1 Service under a bespoke contracting arrangement. There will be increased hours of operation with earlier and later services from both Carmarthen & Aberystwyth. The service will provide good connectivity at Aberystwyth with service T2 in both directions & with Transport for Wales Rail services. There will also be good connectivity at Carmarthen with Transport for Wales rail services to and from Swansea & Cardiff. The proposed service also lays out optional additional Monday to Saturday evening and Sunday journeys.

Options: TfW may require additional services as set out in the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 years following the initial period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007981-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | A new tender for the renewal of the service is likely to be advertised at the earliest in 2027. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,876,979 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 4TH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Pontypridd Town |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST CYMRU BUSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 63520000 - Transport agency services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2023 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007981-2023
- 31 Oct 2022 at 08:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030602-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://tfw.wales
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/login.do
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA50685

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