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title: "TrawsCymru T4 Bus Operator Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e420"
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# TrawsCymru T4 Bus Operator Services

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e420

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Transport for Wales, titled "TrawsCymru T4 Bus Operator Services," addresses the public road transport services industry. Located in the UK region, this process aimed to secure services for several vehicle workings based out of Brecon and Newtown. Originally in the tender stage, the process progressed to the award and contract phase on 19 November 2025. The procurement, structured as an open procedure, involved multiple lots, each featuring distinct requirements and award criteria based on quality and price. Although initially tendered, all five lots were eventually awarded to CELTIC TRAVEL (LLANIDLOES) LIMITED, marking the completion of this procurement initiative as of 26 May 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for service providers specializing in public road transport. SMEs, considering their successful participation, indicated a viable pathway for effectively competing under similar procurement conditions. Transport services companies with strengths in operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality service delivery could particularly benefit. The procurement offers expansion potential into the public transport sector with a substantial contract value, facilitating long-term business sustainability and service diversification.

## Notice

TrawsCymru T4 Route Bus Operator Services for Transport for Wales. Please refer to the Statement of Requirements for full description of the services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - 3 x Brecon based vehicle workings

Please refer to the Statement of requirements within Volume 4 of the tender documentation.

Renewal: Up to 24 Months (Maximum Term, inclusive of initial term is 7 Years)

Lot 2 - 1 x Newtown based vehicle working

Please refer to the Statement of requirements within Volume 4 of the tender documentation

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension option (7 Year Maximum Term, inclusive of Initial Term)

Lot 3 - 2 x Brecon based vehicle workings (Sunday) 1 additional PVR, British Summer time only.

Please refer to the Statement of Requirements within Volume 4 of the tender documentation.

Renewal: Up to 24 Months (7 Year Maximum Term, inclusive of initial 5 year term)

Lot 4 - 1 x Newtown based vehicle working (Sunday)

Please refer to the Statement of Requirements within Volume 4 of the tender documentation

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension Option (7 Year maximum Term inclusive of initial contract term)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048552-2026 |
| 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 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Renewal subject to TfW governance and investment approvals. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,606,546 |

## 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CELTIC TRAVEL (LLANIDLOES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048552-2026
- 19 Feb 2025 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005893-2025

## Notice URLs

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

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