---
title: "C001304.00 - TrawsCymru T8 Bus Operator Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068e5b"
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published: "2026-06-18"
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# C001304.00 - TrawsCymru T8 Bus Operator Service

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES (TFW)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068e5b

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the TrawsCymru T8 Bus Operator Service, conducted by Transport for Wales (TfW), has reached the award stage as of 18th June 2026. This service covers the route from Corwen to Chester, via Ruthin and Mold, and is classified under the public road transport services industry. The procurement was carried out through an open, competitively flexible procedure and adheres to the Welsh devolved regulations. The award noticed pertains to Lot 1 and outlines a contract valued at £2,322,050.07, scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2028, with a possible extension of up to one year. This tender was a competitive opportunity with three final stage bids, including two from SMEs.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses in the road transport services sector, particularly for SMEs capable of delivering high-quality and reliable bus services. The competitive procedure of the tender favours businesses that can competitively price their services while maintaining high standards of quality and delivering social value. With TfW's discretion for potential contract renewal and the possibility of variation in volumes and frequencies, businesses that demonstrate operational flexibility and compliance with regulatory standards may find ongoing opportunities for growth and partnership with Transport for Wales.

## Notice

Award of C001304.00 - TrawsCymru T8 Bus Operator Service (Corwen - Chester, via Ruthin - Mold)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 Procurement Act 2023 Regulations and internal governance procedures.

Renewal: A further period of up to one (1) year at TfW's discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057758-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,800,000 |
| Lots value | £2,800,000 |
| Awards value | £2,322,050 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR WALES (TFW) |
| 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 | TLD6 Cheshire, TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | M&H COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 15:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057758-2026
- 29 Apr 2026 at 15:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039401-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057758-2026
  18th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039401-2026
  29th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://tfw.wales/
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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