Rail Replacement Service - Bus and Coach Operators

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)

Published: May 22, 2026

Updated: May 22, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the transport and logistics sector, with a focus on Urban Mobility. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 81.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before June 10, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the transport and logistics sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Transport for Wales Rail (TfWRL) are in-housing the co-ordination and management of 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 through an aggregator agreement, will be contracted for as services, directly by TfWRL. This procurement also includes the requirement for adhoc travel services to be commissioned via this framework as they arise. Based upon 24/25 Financial year data, approximately 6,000 emergency duties and 21,000 planned duties were delivered by circa 135 different operators. It is currently intended the Open Framework will run for the maximum 8 year term. Duties to be offered with up to 48 Hours Notice. Part 2 Lot 2: Pre-Planned (48 hours to 14 days) Part 3 Lot 2: Pre-Planned (over 14 days) Larger groups of duties/blockades over a longer period of time. Each variable, dependant upon the specific need for rail replacement services at the time.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 22, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 048289-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) has issued 36 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 23 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Information & Communication Technology, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £81,008,616 - £81,008,616. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 048289-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 10, 2026. You have 19 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.