BU082025- Bus & Coach Hire Services

Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor UniversitycontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-059eb1Procurement Act 2023SME suitableactive

Estimated value

£458k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

17 Jul 2026

Deadline 21 Aug 2026

Description

Bangor University is seeking suitably qualified suppliers for the provision of bus, coach and executive coach hire services, all with a driver, to meet the University’s ongoing transport requirements. These services will support a range of activities including, but not limited to, open days, field trips, and airport transfers. Pickup and drop-off locations will be across Bangor University campuses in Bangor, Menai Bridge, and Wrexham as well as other locations across North Wales. The primary objective of the Contract is to ensure the reliable delivery of passenger transport services through the provision of accessible vehicles and suitably qualified drivers, with all vehicles fully compliant and appropriate for access to all specified University sites. The University intends to award a sole supplier for this contract. Required Vehicle Capabilities: The operator must be able to supply, as a minimum, the following vehicle categories upon request: 3+ Super Coaches High capacity vehicles accommodating 70 or more seats coaches with driver for one occasion/trip. 5+ Standard Coaches Vehicles accommodating 40 or more seat coaches with driver for one occasion/trip. 4+ Executive Travel Coaches Higher specification vehicles accommodating 25 or more seat coaches with driver for one occasion/trip.

Scope

Reference
BU082025
Total value
£458,334 excluding VAT
£550,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
11 Sept 2026 to 11 Sept 2029
Possible extension to 11 Sept 2031

2 x 12m optional extensions

Main category
services
CPV classifications
60000000
34121000
Contract locations
Wales, United Kingdom
Wales, United Kingdom
Wales, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Priceprice45.00%
Technicalquality55.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
14 Aug 2026, 11:00 am
Submission deadline
21 Aug 2026, 4:00 pm
Submission address
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure