TrawsCymru Bus Operations T1 Service

Concepts

• transport services
• pontypridd
• wales
• carmarthen
• trawscymru bus operations
• trawscymru bus operations t
• promotion of the service
• integration of bus
• service t
• proposed service

Location

South West Wales:

Description

Transport for Wales (TfW) is carrying out a procurement advertised in the FTS via Sell2Wales, under the Open Procedure of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to procure TrawsCymru Bus Operations – T1 Service. The T1 contract operates between Aberystwyth and Carmarthen and as part of this new opportunity we will be enhancing the service to include operation by high quality zero emission vehicles provided as part of the contract as well as a base in Carmarthen for driver layovers & vehicle cleaning and charging. Alongside this we will continue to support the integration of bus/rail ticketing as well as invest in marketing & promotion of the service and the opportunities it offers alongside providing a comprehensive driver training programme.

Total Quantity or Scope

Transport for Wales (TfW) is carrying out a procurement advertised in the FTS via Sell2Wales, under the Open Procedure of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to procure TrawsCymru Bus Operations – T1 Service under a bespoke contracting arrangement. There will be increased hours of operation with earlier and later services from both Carmarthen & Aberystwyth. The service will provide good connectivity at Aberystwyth with service T2 in both directions & with Transport for Wales Rail services. There will also be good connectivity at Carmarthen with Transport for Wales rail services to and from Swansea & Cardiff. The proposed service also lays out optional additional Monday to Saturday evening and Sunday journeys.

Renewal Options

Option to extend for up to 3 years following the initial period

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
• 60100000 - Road transport services
• 60112000 - Public road transport services
• 63520000 - Transport agency services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Tender documents will be available via eTenderWales at: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/login.do Please refer to project_51696 and ITT_98903 - TrawsCymru Bus Operations – T1 Service to obtain the tender documentation. Any tenderer queries and responses and any circulars that may be issued during the tender period are to be communicated exclusively via the eTenderWales portal only. All responses will be shared with all tenderers unless the query is deemed confidential or commercially sensitive. Please ensure that any enquiries/clarifications raised via eTenderWales are free of any identifiable information, such as their name or the name of their company. NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126081 Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are: Please refer to the ITT Tender Documentation. (WA Ref:126081) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.