BU082025- Bus & Coach Hire Services

What this is

Bangor University seeks a sole supplier for bus, coach, and executive coach hire services with drivers to support university activities including open days, field trips, and airport transfers across North Wales campuses. The operator must provide a minimum of 3 super coaches (70+ seats), 5 standard coaches (40+ seats), and 4 executive coaches (25+ seats).

Key points

• Sole supplier award intended; operator must have minimum fleet of 3 super coaches (70+ seats), 5 standard coaches (40+ seats), and 4 executive coaches (25+ seats)
• Tender deadline 21 August 2026 at 17:00; enquiry deadline 14 August 2026 at 12:00
• Contract value GBP 458,334 (excl. VAT) for 3-year term with optional 2 x 12-month extensions
• Evaluation: 45% price / 55% technical quality
• All vehicles must be accessible and compliant for access to Bangor University campuses in Bangor, Menai Bridge, and Wrexham plus other North Wales locations
• Electronic submission only via eTender Wales portal; Welsh or English language accepted

Who can bid

Open procedure; any suitably qualified supplier may bid. SME-friendly procurement.

How it is scored

Quality 55% · Price 45% Price 45% / Technical quality 55%

Money

Estimated contract value GBP 458,334 (excluding VAT) / GBP 550,000 (including VAT)

How to submit

Electronic submission via https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ by 21 August 2026 at 17:00. Submissions accepted in Welsh or English.

Clarifications

Enquiry deadline: 14 August 2026 at 12:00 (noon)

Contract period

3 years (12 September 2026 to 11 September 2029) with option for 2 x 12-month extensions, potentially extending to 11 September 2031

Classification

CPV 60000000 — Transport services (excl. Waste transport) 34121000 — Buses and coaches WalesGwynedd (UKL12)Isle of Anglesey (UKL11)Flintshire and Wrexham (UKL23)