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Transport for Wales (TfW)

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

Repair & MaintenanceCPV 60100000
Value£10.4m
Deadline3 Aug 2026
Published6 Jul 2026
RegionNationwide
Contract value in context
£10.4mtotal contract value
median £64k
this tender£0£11.2m

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The brief

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 pu…

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

01

The Welsh Government (WG) and Transport

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.

02

A Welsh Transport Appraisal Guidance (WelTAG) Stage

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.

03

It will also aid future strategic investment

It will also aid future strategic investment in the wider public transport network and support the delivery of integrated, multimodal travel across Wales.

04

The contract will appoint one or more

The contract will appoint one or more suitably qualified operators to deliver the express coach service on behalf of Transport for Wales.

05

The successful operator(s) will be responsible

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 with all operational, safety and performance requirements established by Transport for Wales.

Derived from the notice text — always confirm against the original documents.

Source & provenance
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Stage
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Source
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