--- title: "Ceredigion - Public Bus Routes September 2023" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-130797" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-130797" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-130797.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-130797.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-26" --- # Ceredigion - Public Bus Routes September 2023 Buyer: CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-130797 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-130797) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-130797.json) ## Summary The procurement process undertaken by Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council involves the provision of public service bus routes across Ceredigion, located in Mid Wales. The project, titled "Ceredigion - Public Bus Routes September 2023," falls under the General public services industry category and employs an open procedure for the tender. Various bus routes such as 408, 525, and T21 are included, with contracts commencing on 1 September 2023, or 1 January 2024 for route 408. The process, which completed the awarding stage on 26 March 2026, initially started with tenders closing on 15 May 2023. This tender offers a lucrative growth opportunity for involved businesses, particularly SMEs, given its substantial budget amounting to £4.74 million. Evans Coaches Tregaron Ltd and Mid Wales Travel, both SMEs based in Wales, are among the successful suppliers awarded routes in the project. Businesses specialising in transport and logistics, particularly those with local expertise and capabilities to manage multiple bus service routes, are well-positioned to thrive and expand through participation in such public procurement initiatives. With options for contract extension, participating businesses have the potential for long-term engagements and stable growth. ## Notice The provision of public service bus routes. 8 routes are being tendered. Provision of the public bus routes contracts which are due to expire on 31 August 2023, and 31 December 2023 (408). Contracts to commence on 1 September 2023 (1 January 2024 for the 408) with option of terms until 31 August 2025 with a possible extension period of 1 + 1 year (2+1+1) or until 31 August 2028 with a possible extension period of 1 + 1 year (5+1+1). There are multiple options available and bidders are required to consider the information provided in the attachments area carefully. The routes being tendered are: 408 525 526 585 588 710 720 T21 ### Lot Information Lot 1 The provision of public service bus routes. 8 routes are being tendered. Provision of the public bus routes contracts which are due to expire on 31 August 2023, and 31 December 2023 (408). Contracts to commence on 1 September 2023 (1 January 2024 for the 408) with option of terms until 31 August 2025 with a possible extension period of 1 + 1 year (2+1+1) or until 31 August 2028 with a possible extension period of 1 + 1 year (5+1+1). There are multiple options available and bidders are required to consider the information provided in the attachments area carefully. The routes being tendered are: 408 525 526 585 588 710 720 T21 Options: See tender documents Renewal: Option 1 2 year contract with an optional extension of 2 years Option 2 5 year contract with an optional extension of 2 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=130797 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Jul 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | £4,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £4,744,352 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERYSTWYTH | | Post town | Shrewsbury | | Postcode | SY23 3UE | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales | | Local authority | Ceredigion | | Electoral ward | Aberaeron and Aberarth | | Westminster constituency | Ceredigion Preseli | | Delivery location | TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | EVANS COACHES TREGARON; MID WALES TRAVEL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34121100 - Public-service buses - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60100000 - Road transport services - 60112000 - Public road transport services ## Release History - 26 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=130797 - 14 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=130797 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR434190 Ceredigion - Public Bus Routes September 2023 - The provision of public service bus routes. 8 routes are being tendered. Provision of the public bus routes contracts which are due to expire on 31 August 2023, and 31 December 2023 (408). Contracts to commence on 1 September 2023 (1 January 2024 for the 408) with option of terms until 31 August 2025 with a possible extension period of 1 + 1 year (2+1+1) or until 31 August 2028 with a possible extension period of 1 + 1 year (5+1+1). There are multiple options available and bidders are required to consider the information provided in the attachments area carefully. The routes being tendered are: 408 525 526 585 588 710 720 T21 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR602858 Ceredigion - Public Bus Routes September 2023 - The provision of public service bus routes. 8 routes are being tendered. Provision of the public bus routes contracts which are due to expire on 31 August 2023, and 31 December 2023 (408). Contracts to commence on 1 September 2023 (1 January 2024 for the 408) with option of terms until 31 August 2025 with a possible extension period of 1 + 1 year (2+1+1) or until 31 August 2028 with a possible extension period of 1 + 1 year (5+1+1). There are multiple options available and bidders are required to consider the information provided in the attachments area carefully. The routes being tendered are: 408 525 526 585 588 710 720 T21 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ceredigion.gov.uk - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-130797 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-130797. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-130797.json.