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Tender: Operation of Express Coach Service – Bangor to Carmarthen

Released 4 months ago

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Won byEdwards Coaches Ltd

Contract value£14.1M

Term12 monthsOct 2026 to Oct 2027

Awarded9 Sept 202637 days after closing

With this buyerFirst contract3 contracts in total

Closed03 Aug 2026

Est. valueEstimate£500 to £14.1M

LocationWales

AgencyTransport for Wales (TfW)

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Submissions closedClosed Mon, 3 Aug 2026

About

Transport for Wales is seeking one or more suitably qualified operators to deliver an express coach service between Bangor and Carmarthen, to be introduced in October 2026. The service aims to improve west coast public transport connectivity, encourage a modal shift from private car use and support integrated multimodal travel across Wales by reducing intermediate stops, improving journey times and providing a high-quality onboard passenger experience to attract longer-distance travellers including students, tourists and local residents. The successful operator(s) will be appointed following a competitive procurement process and will be responsible for day-to-day service delivery in accordance with the contract specification and for meeting Transport for Wales’ operational, safety and performance requirements.

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