North-South Wales Coach Operator Service (Bangor Tender - 144655117

Procurement Summary

Country: United Kingdom

Summary: North-South Wales Coach Operator Service (Bangor - Carmarthen)

Deadline: 03 Aug 2026

Posting Date: 07 Jul 2026

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 144655117

Document Ref. No.: C001366.00

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

CPV Classification

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
60100000 - Road transport services
34121100 - Public-service buses

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Tender Details

The Welsh Government (WG) and Transport for Wales (TfW) share a clear ambition to deliver a more accessible, efficient and sustainable transport network across Wales. Along the west coast of Wales, this includes improving public transport connectivity and encouraging a modal shift away from private car use, in line with the National Transport Delivery Plan and Regional Transport Plans. A Welsh Transport Appraisal Guidance (WelTAG) Stage 3 appraisal identified the introduction of an express coach service between Bangor and Carmarthen as the preferred intervention to support these objectives. By reducing the number of intermediate stops, improving journey times and providing a high-quality onboard passenger experience, the service is intended to attract longer-distance travellers, including students, tourists and local residents. It will also aid future strategic investment in the wider public transport network and support the delivery of integrated, multimodal travel across Wales. Transport for Wales intends to introduce the service in October 2026 through the appointment of one or more operating partners following completion of a competitive procurement process. The contract will appoint one or more suitably qualified operators to deliver the express coach service on behalf of Transport for Wales. The successful operator(s) will be responsible for the operation of the service in accordance with the contract specification, including day-to-day service delivery, and compliance...

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 Tender Notice