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03 Contract Award Notice - Successful Supplier(s)

DPS for the Provision of Bus & Taxi Services

  • First published: 04 August 2026
  • Last modified: 04 August 2026
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-090949
Published by:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Authority ID:
AA0281
Publication date:
04 August 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
03 Contract Award Notice - Successful Supplier(s)
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
No

Abstract

*****This is a Contract Award Notice for DPS Bus and Taxi Services***** *****This is NOT an Invitation to Tender***** Award from the DPS for Bus and Taxi Services for Carmarthenshire County Council from 1st April 2026 to 30th June 2026. CPV: 60120000, 60112000.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Carmarthenshire County Council

County Hall

Carmarthen

SA31 1JP

UK

Telephone: +44 1267234567

E-mail: JAMaughan@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

NUTS: UKL14

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0281

I.1) Name and addresses

Pembrokeshire County Council

County Hall, Haverfordwest

Pembrokeshire

SA61 1TP

UK

Telephone: +44 1437775905

E-mail: donna.barker@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Fax: +44 1437776510

NUTS: UKL14

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0255

I.1) Name and addresses

Pembrokeshire College

Haverfordwest

Pembrokeshire

SA61 1SZ

UK

Telephone: +44 1437753264

E-mail: donna.barker@pembrokeshire.ac.uk

Fax: +44 1437753001

NUTS: UKL1

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.pembrokeshire.ac.uk

Address of the buyer profile: http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0271

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract involves joint procurement

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

DPS for the Provision of Bus & Taxi Services

II.1.2) Main CPV code

60120000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

*****This is a Contract Award Notice for DPS Bus and Taxi Services*****

*****This is NOT an Invitation to Tender*****

Award from the DPS for Bus and Taxi Services for Carmarthenshire County Council from 1st April 2026 to 30th June 2026.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 11 802 205.17  GBP

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL14

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

PSV Contracts in Carmarthenshire

II.2.5) Award criteria

Cost criterion: Cost of Route / Weighting: 100

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2019/S 063-146707

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S363

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

1ST CHOICE TRANSPORT LTD

The Transport Depot, Sandy Road

Llanelli

SA154DP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 281 970.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S370

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

1ST CHOICE TRANSPORT LTD

The Transport Depot, Sandy Road

Llanelli

SA154DP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 255 060.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S402A

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

1ST CHOICE TRANSPORT LTD

The Transport Depot, Sandy Road

Llanelli

SA154DP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 281 970.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S413

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

1ST CHOICE TRANSPORT LTD

The Transport Depot, Sandy Road

Llanelli

SA154DP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 246 870.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S431

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

1ST CHOICE TRANSPORT LTD

The Transport Depot, Sandy Road

Llanelli

SA154DP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 253 890.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S435

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

1ST CHOICE TRANSPORT LTD

The Transport Depot, Sandy Road

Llanelli

SA154DP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 252 720.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S990

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

2 Impress Travel

13 Clos Nathaniel, St. Clears

Carmarthen

SA334AW

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 117 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S316

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Castle Garage Ltd

Market Square

Llandovery

SA200AA

UK

NUTS: UKL14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 170 299.35  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S672

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Castle Garage Ltd

Market Square

Llandovery

SA200AA

UK

NUTS: UKL14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 178 489.35  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S673

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Castle Garage Ltd

Market Square

Llandovery

SA200AA

UK

NUTS: UKL14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 190 189.35  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S677

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Castle Garage Ltd

Market Square

Llandovery

SA200AA

UK

NUTS: UKL14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 171 469.35  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S687

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Castle Garage Ltd

Market Square

Llandovery

SA200AA

UK

NUTS: UKL14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 190 189.35  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S728

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Castle Garage Ltd

Market Square

Llandovery

SA200AA

UK

NUTS: UKL14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 134 733.42  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S103

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Chris Cars

Chris Cars, Station Approach

CARMARTHEN

SA312BE

UK

NUTS: UKL14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 560 264.25  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S104a

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Chris Cars

Chris Cars, Station Approach

CARMARTHEN

SA312BE

UK

NUTS: UKL14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 202 088.25  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S123

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Chris Cars

Chris Cars, Station Approach

CARMARTHEN

SA312BE

UK

NUTS: UKL14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 542 519.25  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S126

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Chris Cars

Chris Cars, Station Approach

CARMARTHEN

SA312BE

UK

NUTS: UKL14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 508 394.25  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S320

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Chris Cars

Chris Cars, Station Approach

CARMARTHEN

SA312BE

UK

NUTS: UKL14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 190 125.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S326

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Chris Cars

Chris Cars, Station Approach

CARMARTHEN

SA312BE

UK

NUTS: UKL14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 255 937.50  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S328

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Chris Cars

Chris Cars, Station Approach

CARMARTHEN

SA312BE

UK

NUTS: UKL14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 217 883.25  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S356

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Chris Cars

Chris Cars, Station Approach

CARMARTHEN

SA312BE

UK

NUTS: UKL14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 590 294.25  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S301

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DAVIES COACHES LTD

The Training Yard, Cwmgwili

Llanelli

SA146PP

UK

NUTS: UKL

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 256 230.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S302

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DAVIES COACHES LTD

The Training Yard, Cwmgwili

Llanelli

SA146PP

UK

NUTS: UKL

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 256 230.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S303

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DAVIES COACHES LTD

The Training Yard, Cwmgwili

Llanelli

SA146PP

UK

NUTS: UKL

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 245 700.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S401b

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DAVIES COACHES LTD

The Training Yard, Cwmgwili

Llanelli

SA146PP

UK

NUTS: UKL

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 245 700.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S661

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DAVIES COACHES LTD

The Training Yard, Cwmgwili

Llanelli

SA146PP

UK

NUTS: UKL

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 162 630.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S693b

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DAVIES COACHES LTD

The Training Yard, Cwmgwili

Llanelli

SA146PP

UK

NUTS: UKL

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 221 715.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S711

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DAVIES COACHES LTD

The Training Yard, Cwmgwili

Llanelli

SA146PP

UK

NUTS: UKL

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 275 094.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S112

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

FFOSHELIG COACHES LIMITED

The Old Colliery, Cwmgwili

Llanelli

SA146PP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 257 400.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S130b

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

FFOSHELIG COACHES LIMITED

The Old Colliery, Cwmgwili

Llanelli

SA146PP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 263 250.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S604

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

EASYBUS CARMARTHENSHIRE LTD

166 Garden Suburbs, Trimsaran

Kidwelly

SA174AF

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 354 900.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S346

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Francis mini travel

9 Pinewood Close, Clase

Swansea

SA6 7JA

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 146 250.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S602

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Francis mini travel

9 Pinewood Close, Clase

Swansea

SA6 7JA

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 146 250.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S406

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Gwynne Price Transport Ltd

38 Heol Llanelli,, Trimsaran

Kidwelly

SA174AA

UK

NUTS: UKL14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 272 025.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S408

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Gwynne Price Transport Ltd

38 Heol Llanelli,, Trimsaran

Kidwelly

SA174AA

UK

NUTS: UKL14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 263 250.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S414

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Gwynne Price Transport Ltd

38 Heol Llanelli,, Trimsaran

Kidwelly

SA174AA

UK

NUTS: UKL14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 614 250.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S423

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Gwynne Price Transport Ltd

38 Heol Llanelli,, Trimsaran

Kidwelly

SA174AA

UK

NUTS: UKL14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 239 850.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S607

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Gwynne Price Transport Ltd

38 Heol Llanelli,, Trimsaran

Kidwelly

SA174AA

UK

NUTS: UKL14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 163 800.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S557

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Lewis Rhydlewis

Penrhiwpal Garage, Rhydlewis

LLandysul

sa445qg

UK

NUTS: UKL14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 152 100.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S201

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

m hayward & daughter ( south wales ) ltd

cwmau bach, st peters

carmarthen

sa313rr

UK

NUTS: UKL14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 627 900.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: s665b

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Malcolm Bevan Coaches

6 Elder Grove, Llangunnor

Carmarthen

SA312LQ

UK

NUTS: UKL14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 128 700.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S617

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tirydail Taxis LTD

UNIT 2, 110 COLLAGE STREET

ammanford

SA182BR

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 443 625.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: S676

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/08/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Wayne's Minibus Travel

19 Maes Yr Haf, Llanerch

Llanelli

SA153NF

UK

NUTS: UKL14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 273 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

To assist you in locating these opportunities on the BRAVO E Procurement System the project code is: project_38046

Applicants must ensure that all PQQ questions are fully responded to. The following PQQ Project codes may further assist you in locating the opportunities:

PQQ code: pqq_32527

Please also ensure you check the Attachments area for any documents/ information which may assist you with your submission or you are required to upload as part of your submission as per information contained within the tender pack.

Suppliers Instructions How to express interest in this Tender:

1. Register your company on the etenderwales portal (this is only required once)

- Browse to the eSourcing Portal: www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

- Click the "Suppliers register here" link

- Enter your correct business and user details

- Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete

- You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure)

- Agree to the terms and conditions and click "continue"

2. Express an Interest in the Project

- Login to the portal with the username/password

- Click the "PQQs Open to All Suppliers" link.

- Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content.

- Click the "Express Interest" button at the top of the screen

- This will move the PQQ into your "My PQQs" page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only)

- Click on the PQQ code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the ''Buyer Attachments" on the left hand side of the screen

3. Responding to the tender

- At the top of the screen you can choose to Create Response or Decline to Respond (please give a reason if declining)

- You can now use the Messages function on to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification

- Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ

- There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available)

If you require any further assistance use the online help, or the BravoSolution help desk is available Mon - Fri (8am - 6pm) on:

- email: help@bravosolution.co.uk

- Phone: 0800 368 4850/ Fax: 020 7080 0480

Tenders or Requests to Participate must be sent to:

Official name:

www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

Postal Address:

Carmarthenshire County Council will be conducting this procurement exercise through the Value Wales e-Tendering portal. This can be found at www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk , all information may be downloaded and returned though this channel.

(WA Ref:168641)

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

04/08/2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
60112000 Public road transport services Road transport services
60120000 Taxi services Road transport services

Delivery locations

ID Description
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
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Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
28 March 2019
Deadline date:
01 May 2028 00:00
Notice type:
02 Contract Notice
Authority name:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Publication date:
23 May 2019
Notice type:
03 Contract Award Notice - Successful Supplier(s)
Authority name:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Publication date:
28 October 2019
Notice type:
03 Contract Award Notice - Successful Supplier(s)
Authority name:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Publication date:
12 March 2020
Notice type:
03 Contract Award Notice - Successful Supplier(s)
Authority name:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Publication date:
27 November 2020
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03 Contract Award Notice - Successful Supplier(s)
Authority name:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Publication date:
09 September 2021
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03 Contract Award Notice - Successful Supplier(s)
Authority name:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Publication date:
11 October 2021
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Authority name:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Publication date:
17 February 2022
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Authority name:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Publication date:
01 August 2022
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Authority name:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Publication date:
10 October 2022
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03 Contract Award Notice - Successful Supplier(s)
Authority name:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Publication date:
02 August 2023
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Authority name:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Publication date:
23 October 2023
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03 Contract Award Notice - Successful Supplier(s)
Authority name:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Publication date:
11 April 2024
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Authority name:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Publication date:
03 July 2024
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Authority name:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Publication date:
04 November 2024
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03 Contract Award Notice - Successful Supplier(s)
Authority name:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Publication date:
14 January 2025
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03 Contract Award Notice - Successful Supplier(s)
Authority name:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Publication date:
09 July 2025
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03 Contract Award Notice - Successful Supplier(s)
Authority name:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Publication date:
11 November 2025
Notice type:
03 Contract Award Notice - Successful Supplier(s)
Authority name:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Publication date:
16 April 2026
Notice type:
03 Contract Award Notice - Successful Supplier(s)
Authority name:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Publication date:
04 August 2026
Notice type:
03 Contract Award Notice - Successful Supplier(s)
Authority name:
Carmarthenshire County Council

About the buyer

Main contact:
JAMaughan@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
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