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    ContractsExpress Coach Service Operator - Bangor to Carmarthen Route
    Closed contract

    Express Coach Service Operator - Bangor to Carmarthen Route

    Contract value
    £10.4m
    Closed 3 Aug 2026

    Transport for Wales is procuring an experienced coach operator to run a new express coach service between Bangor and Carmarthen starting October 2026.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· WalesPublished 6 Jul 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £10.4m
    Closed 3 Aug 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 3 Aug 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£10,400,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      3 Aug 2026
      3 months ago
    • Sector
      Facilities Management
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Wales

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 3 Aug 2026. Awaiting award.

    6 Jul 2026Today3 Aug 2026

    Brief

    Transport for Wales is seeking one or more experienced coach operators to deliver a new express coach service between Bangor and Carmarthen, launching in October 2026. This high-quality service will feature limited intermediate stops, reduced journey times, and enhanced passenger amenities to attract long-distance travellers including students, tourists, and local residents. The service supports Welsh Government objectives to improve public transport accessibility, reduce car dependency, and enable integrated multimodal travel across Wales. Selected operator(s) will be responsible for daily service delivery, fleet management, compliance with safety and performance standards, and adherence to the detailed contract specification. This is a competitive procurement opportunity for qualified transport operators with experience managing express coach services.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

    In facilities management, Transport for Wales (TfW) has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Edwards Coaches Ltd1× · 50%
    2. Arriva Cymru Ltd1× · 50%

    Across facilities management, the most active winners are NHS SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED NHSSC SCCL, TUNSTALL HEALTHCARE UK LTD, NHS ENGLAND — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Original closed notice on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-069f20

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    Sector
    Facilities Management