Qualifying Utilities Dynamic Market (QUDM) for Franchised Bus Services

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Description

he Qualifying Utilities Dynamic Market (QUDM) will enable the procurement of franchised bus services in support of the Bus Services (Wales) Act 2026. Under the franchising model, the Franchising Authority will determine the services to be provided, service standards and other operational requirements. Contracts for the delivery of franchised bus services will be awarded through competitive procurement processes conducted under the QUDM. The Welsh Ministers are the Franchising Authority for franchised bus services in Wales and contracts awarded under the QUDM will be entered into by the Welsh Ministers in this capacity. Transport for Wales will be responsible for administering and operating the QUDM and will manage procurement procedures and contract administration on behalf of both parties. The QUDM is intended to establish and maintain a pool of qualified suppliers eligible to participate in future procurements for franchised bus services. The QUDM provides a mechanism through which future procurements may be conducted during its lifetime. The contracts to be procured under the QUDM may include the operation of local bus services and associated activities, including service delive…

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Official publications

• C001675.00 - Provision of 3 x Euro VI Vehicles
  Published: 5 November 2026
• TfW Integrated Digital Platform for Rail Retail (WebTIS) & Bus Journey Planning
  Published: 30 October 2026
• Bus Decarbonisation - Fleet Analysis Modelling System
  Published: 14 October 2026
• Provision of Contingent Labour Services for Transport for Wales Infrastructure Maintenance Activities (Future Operating Model)
  Published: 22 September 2026
• Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) and Catering Equipment and Ware (CEW) for On-Board Catering
  Published: 18 September 2026
• Independent Assessor Framework
  Published: 31 July 2026
• Strategic Brand Guardianship
  Published: 14 July 2026
• Enterprise Data Platform Enhancement
  Published: 9 July 2026
• Contract Details Notice for the Design of an operational flood warning system for CVL
  Published: 7 July 2026
• Transport for Wales (TfW) Professional Services Market Engagement
  Published: 24 June 2026

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The submission deadline is 28 February 2038, 23:59. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.

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