---
title: "TrawsCymru T5 Bus Operator Services"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-147689"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES"
published: "2025-01-28"
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# TrawsCymru T5 Bus Operator Services

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-147689

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## Summary

Transport for Wales has commenced the tender stage for the provision of "TrawsCymru T5 Bus Operator Services," targeting the public transport industry. The service involves operating public bus routes between Haverfordwest and Aberystwyth. The project, valued at £12,000,000, is being procured through an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions via eTenderwales. Businesses interested in participating should note that the tender period concludes on 28th February 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st June 2025 and last until 31st May 2030, including possible extensions for up to 3 additional years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public transport operations and services. Suitable candidates include those with experience in large-scale bus operations and a capacity for adaptability, given the potential for variations in scope and volume. Opportunities exist for consortia, indicating collaborative ventures may also be considered advantageous by the buyer. Compliance with Public Contract Regulations and community benefits supporting economic and social objectives will be key considerations in the contract award process.

## Notice

Public Bus Operator Services for the TrawsCymru T5 Route

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please refer to the Statement of Requirements in the tender documentation for full scope description.

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 Public Contract Regulations and internal governance procedures.

Renewal: Extension option up to 3 years (8 years in total maximum)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147689 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Renewal may be required. A procurement to renew will be planned to align with the contract term, plus any applicable contract extensions. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | £12,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147689

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497339
  TrawsCymru T5 Bus Operator Services - Public Bus Operator Services for the TrawsCymru T5 Route

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147689
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-147689
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://tfw.wales/

## Provenance

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