--- title: "Cardi Bach Bus Service Retender" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-142165" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-142165" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-142165.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-142165.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES" published: "2024-06-12" --- # Cardi Bach Bus Service Retender Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-142165 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-142165) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-142165.json) ## Summary Transport for Wales is inviting tenders for the Cardi Bach Bus Service Retender. The procurement process, managed by Transport for Wales, is currently in the tender stage. The tender, focused on the provision of bus services along the Ceredigion Coast, falls under the services category. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 27th June 2024, with the award period ending on 11th July 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for bus operators or companies involved in road transport services to compete for providing services along the Cardi Bach bus route. Interested parties should review the proposed timetable and vehicle specifications provided by Transport for Wales. Suppliers are advised to submit electronic responses in advance through the Postbox facility to avoid any last-minute issues. The procurement method for this opportunity is open, providing a fair chance for suitable businesses to participate in the process. ## Notice Transport for Wales (TfW) (the Contracting Authority) is carrying out a procurement exercise via Sell2 Wales to procure a bus operator to provide services on the 'Cardi Bach' bus route on behalf of Welsh Ministers under a bespoke form of contract.The Cardi Bach is a bus service linking coastal communities along the Ceredigion Coast. Further details can be found in the proposed timetable and vehicle spec.TfW will provide a vehicle under lease to the operator.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=142165.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Option to extend for 12 months at the discretion of the Authority.(WA Ref:142165) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142165 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34121000 - Buses and coaches - 34121100 - Public-service buses - 60100000 - Road transport services - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 12 Jun 2024 at 16:07 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142165 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN480868&idx=9 26th June 2024 - Cardi Bach Route Map - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN480868&idx=1 12th June 2024 - Draft Bus Sub-lease - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN480868&idx=2 12th June 2024 - Low Floor Line Drawings - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN480868&idx=3 12th June 2024 - Motor Warranty Schedule - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN480868&idx=4 12th June 2024 - Appendix 1 - Cardi Bach Timetable - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN480868&idx=5 12th June 2024 - ITT Volume 3 Pricing Schedule - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN480868&idx=6 12th June 2024 - ITT Volume 4 T&C's - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN480868&idx=7 12th June 2024 - ITT Volume 1 Instructions and Response Document - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN480868&idx=8 12th June 2024 - ITT Volume 2 Tender Questionnaire ## Notice URLs - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=142165.The - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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