Rail Replacement Service - Bus and Coach Operators- Release 2
- Published
- 2 October 2026
- Submission deadline
- 27 October 2026
- Estimated value
- £81,008,616
- Place of performance
- UKL
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Documents
- 2
- Notice number
- 093451-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-0773c0
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 60112000Public road transport services
- 60130000Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60170000Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
Description
Transport for Wales Rail (TfWRL) are in-housing the co-ordination and management of Rail Replacement Service (RRS) across Wales and Border routes operated by TfWRL within Wales and between Wales and England. Or any such route operated by TfW as may arise in future. This means that all pre-planned and emergency rail replacement services currently provided by coach and bus operators through an aggregator agreement, will be contracted for as services, directly by TfWRL. This procurement also includes the requirement for adhoc travel services to be commissioned via this framework as they arise. Based upon 25/26 Financial year data, approximately 6,000 emergency duties and 21,000 planned duties were delivered by circa 110 different operators. It is currently intended the Open Framework will run for the maximum 8 year term. This procurement relates to the second opening of the Rail Replacement Services Open Framework and provides an opportunity for additional operators to apply for the framework and current operators to update their submissions. Full information of how to do so is included in the ITT pack.
Lots (3)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part 1 Lot 1: Emergency (up to 48 hours) | 60112000 Public road transport services | £28,353,016 |
| 2 | Parts 2 & 3 Lot 2: Pre-Planned | 60112000 Public road transport services | £40,504,308 |
| 3 | Part 4 Lot 3: Mini-Competition (over 14 days) | 60112000 Public road transport services | £12,151,292 |
Official publications
- FTS · 093451-2026 · 2 October 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 27 October 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £81,008,616.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) (United Kingdom).
- How can I bid for public tenders in the United Kingdom?
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