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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Pipeline / planning |
| Buyer: | Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | — |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £71,576,858 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £85,892,229 |
| Release Date: | 9 January 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 27 February 2026 |
| Contract Start Date: | 24 August 2026 |
| Contract End Date: | 24 August 2034 |
| Contract Duration: | 8.1 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-060348 |
| Notice Reference: | 002064-2026 |
All 4 notices for this procurement, oldest first.
Rail Replacement Operators for Routes Covering Wales and Border Routes Operated by Transport for Wales
Rail Replacement Service - Bus and Coach Operators
Rail Replacement Service - Bus and Coach Operators
Rail Replacement Service - Bus and Coach Operators
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Awarded to (159 suppliers)
| Award value: | £28,353,016 |
| Award decision date: | 6 August 2026 |
| Award status: | Pending |
Transport for Wales Rail (TfWRL) are in-housing the co-ordination and management of the 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 will be contracted directly by TfWRL. TfW are currently considering procuring a multi-lot Open Framework to support service provision across Wales. The indictive time plan is as follows and may change at the Authority's discretion. Market Engagement early February 26 Issue Tender April 26 Close Tender mid to end of June 26 Contract Award end of July 26 Operator mobilisation and commencement of award of duties between August 26 - October 26.
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Application Deadline
27 February 2026
Closed
Estimated Value
£71,576,858
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