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title: "Ceredigion - Public Bus Routes September 2023"
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# Ceredigion - Public Bus Routes September 2023

Buyer: CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03bea6

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## Summary

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council is overseeing the procurement process for public bus routes in Ceredigion, Mid Wales, categorized under 'Public road transport services'. The procurement involves tendering eight bus routes with contracts set to commence on 1 September 2023, or from 1 January 2024 for route 408. These contracts offer multiple terms and extension periods extending potentially until 31 August 2028. The procurement process follows an open procedure method, inviting competitive bids from interested suppliers, with a focus on price as the awarding criteria. Relevant dates include the tender period ending on 15 May 2023, followed by the award period and bid opening on the same day.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for SMEs in the transport services industry, particularly those specialising in public road transport. The contracts offer long-term stability with potential extensions, allowing businesses to broaden their service areas within Mid Wales. Evans Coaches Tregaron Ltd and MID WALES TRAVEL, both SMEs, have successfully been awarded contracts, demonstrating that small local enterprises stand a strong chance to compete effectively. Businesses providing high-quality transport services could leverage this tender to grow their operations, enhance their regional presence, and secure sustainable income streams.

## Notice

The provision of public service bus routes. 8 routes are being tendered. Provision of the public bus routes contracts which are due to expire on 31 August 2023, and 31 December 2023 (408). Contracts to commence on 1 September 2023 (1 January 2024 for the 408) with option of terms until 31 August 2025 with a possible extension period of 1 + 1 year (2+1+1) or until 31 August 2028 with a possible extension period of 1 + 1 year (5+1+1). There are multiple options available and bidders are required to consider the information provided in the attachments area carefully. The routes being tendered are: 408 525 526 585 588 710 720 T21

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of public service bus routes. 8 routes are being tendered. Provision of the public bus routes contracts which are due to expire on 31 August 2023, and 31 December 2023 (408). Contracts to commence on 1 September 2023 (1 January 2024 for the 408) with option of terms until 31 August 2025 with a possible extension period of 1 + 1 year (2+1+1) or until 31 August 2028 with a possible extension period of 1 + 1 year (5+1+1). There are multiple options available and bidders are required to consider the information provided in the attachments area carefully. The routes being tendered are: 408 525 526 585 588 710 720 T21

Options: See tender documents

Renewal: Option 1 2 year contract with an optional extension of 2 years Option 2 5 year contract with an optional extension of 2 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027987-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,744,352 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERYSTWYTH |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY23 3UE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales |
| Local authority | Ceredigion |
| Electoral ward | Llanbadarn Fawr |
| Westminster constituency | Ceredigion Preseli |
| Delivery location | TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | EVANS COACHES TREGARON; MID WALES TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027987-2026
- 14 Apr 2023 at 09:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010744-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ceredigion.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0491

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