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title: "BU082025- Bus & Coach Travel"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059eb1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-06-22"
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# BU082025- Bus & Coach Travel

Buyer: PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059eb1

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## Summary

Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the provision of bus, coach, and executive coach hire services for a three-year period, starting on 10th September 2026, with potential extensions up to 2031. The procurement process follows an open procedure, inviting suppliers to express interest ahead of a formal tender notice, expected around 15th July 2026. Located in Bangor, this procurement aims to serve various transport needs across North Wales, specifically for University events such as open days and field trips. The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services and involves a contract value of approximately £550,000 gross.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing high-capacity, standard, and executive coaches, to gain a long-term contract with a reputable academic institution. Companies suited to pursue this opportunity would include those with a fleet of reliable and accessible vehicles, seeking partnership with a public authority under Welsh devolved regulations. It's particularly favourable for SMEs, as the contract terms and flexible renewal options make it an excellent chance for growth and increased market presence in the transport sector.

## Notice

Bangor University is seeking suitably qualified suppliers for the provision of bus, coach and executive coach hire services, all with a driver, to meet the University's ongoing transport requirements. These services will support a range of activities including, but not limited to, open days, field trips, and airport transfers. Pickup and drop-off locations will be across Bangor University campuses in Bangor, Menai Bridge, and Wrexham as well as other locations across North Wales. The primary objective of the Contract is to ensure the reliable delivery of passenger transport services through the provision of accessible vehicles and suitably qualified drivers, with all vehicles fully compliant and appropriate for access to all specified University sites. The University intends to award a sole supplier for this contract. Required Vehicle Capabilities: The operator must be able to supply, as a minimum, the following vehicle categories upon request: 3+ Super Coaches High-capacity vehicles accommodating 70 or more seats coaches with driver for one occasion/trip. 5+ Standard Coaches Vehicles accommodating 40 or more seat coaches with driver for one occasion/trip. 4+ Executive Travel Coaches Higher specification vehicles accommodating 25 or more seat coaches with driver for one occasion/trip. The University would like to understand the level of interest in the market for Bus & Coach Travel services therefore are inviting any interested Organisations to submit an expression of interest to this early opportunity notice. The expected date for release of the tender notice will be approx. 15th July 2026.

### Planning Information

Bangor University is using a pre-market engagement questionnaire to conduct pre-market engagement. Suppliers can request a copy of the questionnaire by contacting c.lone@bangor.ac.uk . Pre-market engagement activity is planned to cease on 6th October 2025 and all suppliers wishing to respond to this exercise must send their responses back to c.lone@bangor.ac.uk by the end of this day (23:59pm)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058393-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2026 - 9 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-06-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £458,334 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BANGOR |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL57 2TR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL32 Gwynedd |
| Local authority | Gwynedd |
| Electoral ward | Glyder |
| Westminster constituency | Bangor Aberconwy |
| Delivery location | TLL11 Isle of Anglesey, TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 10:10 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058393-2026
- 22 Sep 2025 at 08:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058344-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058393-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058344-2025
  22nd September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bangor.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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