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Tender: Supply of Electric Land Train Locomotive and Three Passenger Carriages – Swansea Bay Promenade

Released 11 days ago

Closes23 Nov 2026

Likely valueEstimate£220K to £390KInflation adjusted

LocationWales

AgencyCity & County of Swansea

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryTransport & Logistics

16 days leftCloses Mon, 23 Nov 2026

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Swansea Council is seeking a supplier for a modern, fully electric land train to replace its diesel-powered vehicle that operates along the promenade between Blackpill Lido and Mumbles. The Council requires manufacture, supply and delivery of one electric road train locomotive and three passenger carriages, including transportation to the UK, customs clearance where applicable, commissioning, operator training and handover. The project is funded through the Local Growth Fund and the preferred delivery date is by 31 March 2027 (alternative dates up to and including 1 April 2027 will be considered); tenderers should provide their earliest achievable delivery date. Tenderers must demonstrate a proven track record in manufacturing and supplying electric land trains within the UK market, delivering high-quality, reliable vehicles for commercial passenger operations, and providing responsive after-sales support and full capability to support and maintain vehicles throughout the United Kingdom.

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