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title: "TfW Second Hand Bus Purchase"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068f77"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES (TFW)"
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# TfW Second Hand Bus Purchase

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES (TFW)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068f77

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## Summary

Transport for Wales (TfW), a sub-central government public authority governed by Welsh devolved regulations, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of two second-hand Volvo Evora single deck buses. The procurement, titled "TfW Second Hand Bus Purchase," falls under the goods category and was conducted through a direct procurement method due to urgent requirements that precluded a competitive tendering process. Located in Pontypridd, UK, TfW concluded the tender award on 30th April 2026, with the contract period set to begin on 15th May 2026 and end on 31st December 2026. The value of the contract is £290,000, with a gross amount of £348,000, and the contract was awarded to Lloyds Coaches Ltd, a supplier based in Machynlleth, UK.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the transport sector, particularly those capable of supplying buses and related services. Companies with a focus on goods and quick delivery capabilities would be well-suited to meet similar urgent requirements in public transportation. The direct award method highlights the demand for prompt solutions that can enhance service resilience, which could encourage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to position themselves as potential partners for expedited procurement needs across various sectors. This tender exemplifies how flexibility and readiness can lead to substantial growth opportunities for adept businesses within public procurement frameworks.

## Notice

Transport for Wales' Procurement of Second Hand 2 Volvo Evora single deck buses.

### Procurement Information

An urgent requirement has arisen that could not be addressed through competitive procurement procedures, and the circumstances giving rise to this urgency were neither foreseeable nor caused by TfW. The vehicles concerned are surplus to the supplier's requirements and are immediately available. Their rapid acquisition is essential to enhance customer service and strengthen service resilience for TfW, and the timeframe required does not permit a competitive tendering process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040054-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £290,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LLOYDS COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 14:32 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040054-2026
- 30 Apr 2026 at 13:52 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040007-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040054-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040007-2026
  30th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://tfw.wales/
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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