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    ContractsRail Replacement and Ad Hoc Passenger Transport Services Framework
    Open tender

    Rail Replacement and Ad Hoc Passenger Transport Services Framework

    Contract value
    £71.6m
    Published 16 Sept 2026

    Transport for Wales Rail Limited seeks bus and coach operators to provide rail replacement and passenger transport services across Wales through an open framework.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· WalesPublished 16 Sept 2026· 4 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £71.6m
    Published 16 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £71,576,858indicative
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Transport & Logistics
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Wales

    Lifecycle

    Open

    Open tender — no closing date published. Opened 4 weeks ago.

    16 September 2026
    Open tender · no closing date published

    Brief

    Transport for Wales Rail Limited (TfWRL) is opening its Rail Replacement Services Framework for the second time. This framework enables bus, coach, and minibus operators to provide rail replacement services across Wales and cross-border routes when rail services are unavailable. The framework also covers ad hoc passenger transport services as needed. TfWRL is welcoming both existing suppliers from the first framework opening and new operators to apply. This is an opportunity for transport operators to secure contracts for essential replacement services supporting TfWRL's operations.

    Track record

    3 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In transport logistics, Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) has awarded 3 contracts to 3 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Cardiff City Transport Services Limited T/A Cardiff Bus1× · 33%
    2. STAGECOACH SERVICES1× · 33%
    3. CMAC Group UK Ltd1× · 33%

    Across transport logistics, the most active winners are SKYLINE TAXIS, 24X7 LTD, STL — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-0773c0

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    Sector
    Transport & Logistics