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    ContractsBus and Coach Operator Framework for Rail Replacement Services in Wales
    Awarded contract

    Bus and Coach Operator Framework for Rail Replacement Services in Wales

    Awarded
    £81m
    Published 22 May 2026

    TfWRL is establishing an open framework to contract bus and coach operators for planned and emergency rail replacement services across Wales, consolidating approximately 27,000 annual duties previously managed through an aggregator model.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· WalesPublished 22 May 2026· 5 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £81m
    Published 22 May 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £81,008,616
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      10 Jun 2026
      5 months ago
    • Sector
      Transport & Logistics
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Wales

    Suppliers

    53 suppliers
    • AM
      AA minibus travels T/A Brit Coaches
    Lead contractor
  1. RH
    Ramel Hamilton ta Replacement Bus Hire
    Consortium partner
  2. CC
    Cresta Coaches
    Consortium partner
  3. FC
    FIRST CALL TRAVEL LTD
    Consortium partner
  4. GG
    Go Goodwins Clwyd Ltd
    Consortium partner
  5. WB
    WILKINS BROTHERS (CYMMER) LTD
    Consortium partner
  6. DC
    DAVIES COACHES LTD
    Consortium partner
  7. VM
    Varteg Motors Ltd T/A Phil Anslow Coaches
    Consortium partner
  8. KC
    Keane's Coaches
    Consortium partner
  9. PC
    Pats Coaches
    Consortium partner
  10. LJ
    Llew Jones Ltd
    Consortium partner
  11. CD
    Carmel Driving School and Travel Ltd
    Consortium partner
  12. PL
    P&O Lloyd
    Consortium partner
  13. JT
    JENSON TRAVEL
    Consortium partner
  14. SW
    South Wales Transport Ltd
    Consortium partner
  15. KI
    Keepings International Ltd
    Consortium partner
  16. MH
    m hayward & daughter ( south wales ) ltd
    Consortium partner
  17. RC
    RIDGWAYS COACHES LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  18. NT
    Newport Transport
    Consortium partner
  19. HA
    Hidden Anglesey
    Consortium partner
  20. AC
    A C Jenkins LTD
    Consortium partner
  21. EC
    Eifions Coaches
    Consortium partner
  22. BC
    Bysiau Cwm Taf Valley Coaches Ltd
    Consortium partner
  23. EC
    Edwards Coaches Ltd
    Consortium partner
  24. NA
    New Adventure Travel Limited
    Consortium partner
  25. WC
    Watts Coaches Ltd
    Consortium partner
  26. BC
    Buchanans Coaches
    Consortium partner
  27. NN
    N N Cresswell Coach Hire
    Consortium partner
  28. TR
    Thomas of Rhondda
    Consortium partner
  29. LT
    Longmynd Travel
    Consortium partner
  30. CC
    Cymru Coaches LTD
    Consortium partner
  31. RV
    Rhiew Valley Motors Ltd
    Consortium partner
  32. GS
    G & S TRAVEL LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  33. ST
    SLINE TRAVEL LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  34. TT
    Teulu Travel Limited
    Consortium partner
  35. JD
    J Davies Travel Ltd
    Consortium partner
  36. EB
    Easy Bus
    Consortium partner
  37. LC
    Lloyds Coaches
    Consortium partner
  38. SS
    STAGECOACH SERVICES
    Consortium partner
  39. GM
    Gower Mini Travel
    Consortium partner
  40. GS
    GMbuses S&D
    Consortium partner
  41. BT
    BAM Travel LTD
    Consortium partner
  42. RT
    Regional Transport Ltd
    Consortium partner
  43. CL
    Coastal Liner Ltd
    Consortium partner
  44. CM
    Caelloi Motors
    Consortium partner
  45. SC
    Star Coach Travel Ltd
    Consortium partner
  46. WC
    Williams Coaches
    Consortium partner
  47. PT
    Peyton Travel Ltd
    Consortium partner
  48. FM
    Francis mini travel
    Consortium partner
  49. VC
    Voel Coaches Ltd
    Consortium partner
  50. MW
    Mid Wales Motorways (1963) Ltd
    Consortium partner
  51. FT
    Forge Travel Ltd
    Consortium partner
  52. LC
    LAKESIDE COACHES LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  53. Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 5 months ago.

    22 May 2026Today10 Jun 2026

    Brief

    Transport for Wales Rail (TfWRL) is seeking bus and coach operators to provide rail replacement services across Wales and border routes. This open framework will consolidate all pre-planned and emergency rail replacement services currently delivered through multiple operators into direct contracts with TfWRL. The framework will cover: planned rail replacement duties (approximately 21,000 annually), emergency replacement services (approximately 6,000 annually), and ad-hoc travel services commissioned as needed. Based on 24/25 financial year data, this represents services currently provided by around 135 operators. The framework agreement will run for up to 8 years, providing operators with a structured, long-term contracting opportunity to deliver essential transport services across Wales and England border routes operated by TfWRL.

    Track record

    4 awards · 4 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In transport logistics, Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) has awarded 4 contracts to 4 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. AA minibus travels T/A Brit Coaches1× · 25%
    2. Cardiff City Transport Services Limited T/A Cardiff Bus1× · 25%
    3. STAGECOACH SERVICES1× · 25%
    4. CMAC Group UK Ltd1× · 25%

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

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    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-060348

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