Rail Replacement Service - Bus and Coach Operators
Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
28 September 2026
Published
23 September 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Transport for Wales Rail Limited (TfWRL) is planning the second opening of its Rail Replacement Services Open Framework.The framework supports the provision of rail replacement bus, coach and minibus services across Wales and cross-border routes operated by TfWRL. The framework also includes the provision of ad hoc passenger transport services where required.Following the successful launch of the framework earlier in 2026, TfWRL is seeking to re-engage with existing suppliers and engage potential new suppliers ahead of the second opening of the framework.
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TfWRL is reopening its Rail Replacement Services framework to contract bus, coach and minibus operators to run replacement and ad‑hoc passenger services across Wales and on cross‑border routes.
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- 1
One Big Circle
6 contracts wonlatest 10 Apr 2026ends 23 Feb 2028£2m
total awarded
- 2
Stagecoach Services Limited
2 contracts wonlatest 5 Oct 2026ends 24 Aug 2034£31m
total awarded
- 3
Wabtec UK Ltd
2 contracts wonlatest 5 Oct 2026ends 18 Apr 2028£4m
total awarded
- 4
Scheidt & Bachmann GmbH
2 contracts wonlatest 6 Aug 2026ends 24 May 2028£13m
total awarded
- 5
Cenex
2 contracts wonlatest 31 Mar 2026ends 2 Apr 2027£170,000
total awarded
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Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)Key Dates
Published
23 September 2026
Submission deadline
28 September 2026
Notice type
UK2
Source
sell2wales
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