North-South Wales Coach Operator Service (Bangor - Carmarthen)
Buyer: Transport for Wales
- Published
- 9 September 2026
- Estimated value
- £14,097,511
- Place of performance
- UKL
- Procedure
- Direct award
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 085551-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06f601
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 50100000Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
- 60100000Road transport services
- 34121100Public-service buses
Description
*** Previous UK12 Procurement Termination Notice published in error - OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069f20 *** To confirm, award decision made in line with previous UK4 Tender Notice. 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 in…
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Edwards Coaches Ltd | £14,097,511 | — |
Official publications
- FTS · 085551-2026 · 9 September 2026
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