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title: "Lower Valley Coach to The College Merthyr Tydfil"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-156655"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-08"
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# Lower Valley Coach to The College Merthyr Tydfil

Buyer: MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-156655

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## Summary

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Lower Valley Coach to The College Merthyr Tydfil" contract, categorised under services in the transportation industry. The contract, awarded to SIXTY SIXTY COACHES LIMITED, involves providing transportation using vehicles with 17 to 49 seats and is part of a broader Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Education and Social Care Transport Services. Located in Merthyr Tydfil, this procurement uses a restricted procedure and was in the award stage as of 8th October 2025. The contract, valued at £123,500, was signed on 28th August 2025 and is part of a system that commenced on 7th August 2024, running initially for five years with potential extensions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those offering bus, taxi, and minibus services. SMEs are highly encouraged to participate, as seen in the awarded contract to an SME. The DPS structure into various lots, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles, allows businesses with specialised vehicles to align their services with specific demand. With the ongoing competition managed through eTenderWales, businesses that have the capability and resources to deliver high-quality and cost-effective transportation services for educational and social care needs are well-suited to benefit from such public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The procurement for an individual scheduled route appropriate to vehicles with 17-49 seats

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of a high quality and cost effective Education and Social Care Transport Service. The requirements covers bus, taxi, minibus and wheelchair accessible vehicles. The DPS is structured into the following 5 lots: Lot 1: 4-8 seat vehicles Lot 2: 9-16 seat vehicles Lot 3: 17-49 seat vehicles Lot 4: 50+ seat vehicles Lot 5: Wheelchair accessible vehicles The DPS commenced on 7th August 2024 and will run for an initial period of 5 years with an option to be extended for a further period of up to 24 months (reviewable on an annual basis and subject to performance). NOTE 1: The authority is using eTenderWales to carry out further competitions under this DPS. The SQQ is active and will remain live and accessible to potential tenderers for the duration of the DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156655 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £123,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MERTHYR TYDFIL |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF47 8AN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Merthyr Tydfil |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare |
| Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156655

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT550807
  Lower Valley Coach to The College Merthyr Tydfil - The procurement for an individual scheduled route appropriate to vehicles with 17-49 seats

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merthyr.gov.uk
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-156655

## Provenance

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