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title: "TrawsCymru T5 Bus Operator Services"
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# TrawsCymru T5 Bus Operator Services

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d6bd

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## Summary

Transport for Wales is currently at the tender stage for a contract titled "TrawsCymru T5 Bus Operator Services," which falls under the industry category of public road transport services. The procurement is to identify a service provider for the operation of the T5 bus route from Haverfordwest to Aberystwyth. This contract has a value of £12,000,000 GBP and is expected to commence on 1st June 2025 and end on 31st May 2030, with a possibility of a three-year extension. Businesses interested in this opportunity should submit their bids electronically through eTenderwales by 28th February 2025, at 12:00 PM. The use of an open procedure for this procurement ensures that all qualified suppliers can participate, and the tender documentation outlines the evaluation criteria and the expected community benefits.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in public transportation services. The successful bidder will secure a long-term contract, providing stability and revenue for up to eight years, should the extension option be exercised. The project favours consortia, meaning smaller firms can collaborate to compete effectively. Furthermore, the inclusion of community benefits means that companies can demonstrate their commitment to social and environmental goals, potentially enhancing their reputation and future business prospects. Businesses adept in scaling operations and managing large-scale service contracts in the public sector will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

Public Bus Operator Services for the TrawsCymru T5 Route

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please refer to the Statement of Requirements in the tender documentation for full scope description.

Options: While additional purchases are not anticipated at this time, TfW may require variation to volumes and frequencies of scope in the future. If such a requirement is established, variations will be processed via the contracted change control process and subject to compliance with the Public Contract Regulations and internal governance procedures.

Renewal: Extension option up to 3 years (8 years in total maximum)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002839-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Renewal may be required. A procurement to renew will be planned to align with the contract term, plus any applicable contract extensions. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | £12,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2025 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002839-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://tfw.wales/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA50685
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147689

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