Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-069f20
- Published by:
- Transport for Wales
- Authority ID:
- AA50685
- Publication date:
- 22 May 2026
- Deadline date:
- 01 July 2026
- Notice type:
- UK2
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
The Welsh Government and Transport for Wales share a clear ambition to deliver a more accessible, efficient and sustainable transport network. Along the west coast of Wales, this includes improving public transport connectivity and encouraging a shift away from car dependency, in line with the National Transport Delivery Plan and Regional Transport Plans.A WelTAG Stage 3 study identified an express coach service between Bangor and Carmarthen as the most effective intervention to support these objectives. By reducing the number of stops, improving journey times, and enhancing onboard quality, the service is intended to attract longer-distance passengers including students, tourists, and local residents, while also strengthening connections with the rail network between Bangor and Carmarthen.The proposed service will deliver an improvement in connectivity in Wales and the wider UK, and provides a potential opportunity for future strategic investment. This proposal is supported through ongoing stakeholder engagement.Transport for Wales intends to introduce the service in Autumn 2026 with appointed operating partner(s). To support mobilisation ahead of launch, Transport for Wales has already secured eight Volvo B8R MCV eVoTor coaches for deployment into service. Any operator appointed would be responsible for maintenance and repair of the vehicles
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement description
The Welsh Government and Transport for Wales share a clear ambition to deliver a more accessible, efficient and sustainable transport network. Along the west coast of Wales, this includes improving public transport connectivity and encouraging a shift away from car dependency, in line with the National Transport Delivery Plan and Regional Transport Plans.
A WelTAG Stage 3 study identified an express coach service between Bangor and Carmarthen as the most effective intervention to support these objectives.
By reducing the number of stops, improving journey times, and enhancing onboard quality, the service is intended to attract longer-distance passengers including students, tourists, and local residents, while also strengthening connections with the rail network between Bangor and Carmarthen.
The proposed service will deliver an improvement in connectivity in Wales and the wider UK, and provides a potential opportunity for future strategic investment. This proposal is supported through ongoing stakeholder engagement.
Transport for Wales intends to introduce the service in Autumn 2026 with appointed operating partner(s). To support mobilisation ahead of launch, Transport for Wales has already secured eight Volvo B8R MCV eVoTor coaches for deployment into service. Any operator appointed would be responsible for maintenance and repair of the vehicles
Total value (estimated)
7800000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
7800000.00 GBP Including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
01 September 2026, 00:00AM to 30 August 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 August 2029
Contracting authority
Transport for Wales
Identification register:
Address 1: 3 Llys Cadwyn
Town/City: Pontypridd
Postcode: CF37 4TH
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://tfw.wales
Companies House: 09476013
NUTS code: UKL15
Contact name: Curtis Jordan
Email: supplychain@tfw.wales
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Utilities
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 September 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 August 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 August 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Engagement
Engagement process description
The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Notice is to test market appetite, operator capability, and understand route optimisation and feasibility.
To register your interest in this Preliminary Market Engagement, please follow the link below (or copy and paste into your browser) and complete the Microsoft Form by 17:00 on Monday 8th June 2026:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=JNDchxkwJkiZVrp2sqBP9GQHxZZpmRBEpZb6y9KNSQVUQzNRN0FSMDY2MUhSN05XRFdEOU1MNDRJVC4u
TfW may wish to engage further with interested operators, but this is not guaranteed, depending on timescales.
For any queries or issues, please contact: supplychain@tfw.wales
Due date
30 June 2026, 23:59PM
Has the engagement period already ended?
No
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
02 July 2026
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
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Parent category
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| 60112000 |
Public road transport services |
Road transport services |
| 50100000 |
Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment |
Repair and maintenance services |
| 60100000 |
Road transport services |
Transport services (excl. Waste transport) |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 100 |
UK - All |
Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
Further information
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