Qualifying Utilities Dynamic Market (QUDM) for Franchised Bus Services
The Qualifying Utilities Dynamic Market (QUDM) will enable the procurement of franchised bus services in support of the Bus Services (Wales) Act 2026. Under the franchising model, the Franchising Authority will determine the services to be provided, service standards and other operational requirements. Contracts for the delivery of franchised bus services will be awarded through competitive procurement processes conducted under the QUDM. The Welsh Ministers are the Franchising Authority for franchised bus services...
Buyer
Transport for Wales (TFW)
Value
£400,000,000
Published
9 Nov 2026
Closes
28 Feb 2038
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Wales
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
1 Feb 2027
Contract ends
31 Jan 2038
CPV classifications
60112000
Public road transport services
Lots
Lot 1 1
Value not provided
SWA: Packages with Authority provided depot Region: Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire Peak Vehicle Requirement (PVR): All.
Delivery: UKL · United Kingdom
Lot 2 2
Value not provided
SWB: Packages with Operator provided depot Region: Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire Peak Vehicle Requirement (PVR): 5 and above.
Delivery: UKL · United Kingdom
Lot 3 3
Value not provided
SWC: Packages with Operator provided depot Region: Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire Peak Vehicle Requirement (PVR): 4 and below.
Delivery: UKL · United Kingdom
Lot 4 4
Value not provided
SWD: Packages with Operator provided depot Region: Neath Port Talbot and Swansea Peak Vehicle Requirement (PVR): 4 and below.
Delivery: UKL · United Kingdom
Documents
Unlock document linkDynamic market intention notice on Find a Tender
9 Nov 2026
Dynamic market intention notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK13 · Web page
Dynamic market intention notice on Find a Tender
9 Nov 2026
Dynamic market intention notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK13 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
20 Oct 2025
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
10 Sept 2026
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
15 Sept 2026
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
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