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# Rail Replacement Service - Bus and Coach Operators- Release 2

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/rail-replacement-service-bus-and-coach-operators-ocds-h6vhtk-0773c0). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer): "Rail Replacement Service - Bus and Coach Operators- Release 2". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £81,008,616. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 27 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: tfw.my.site.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 13 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/transport-for-wales-rail-limited-utility-buyer-GB-PPON-PVJP-5451-JYWQ)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £81,008,616 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 27 October 2026 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver, Non-scheduled passenger transport, Public road transport services, Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- **Delivery Location:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 8 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/rail-replacement-service-bus-and-coach-operators-ocds-h6vhtk-0773c0#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0773c0`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** about 12 bids per lot (model forecast for 3 of 3 lots), with the distribution from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.
- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/rail-replacement-service-bus-and-coach-operators-ocds-h6vhtk-0773c0#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [tfw.my.site.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftfw.my.site.com%2Flogin)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/rail-replacement-service-bus-and-coach-operators-ocds-h6vhtk-0773c0#participate

## 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 25/26 Financial year data,  approximately 6,000 emergency duties and 21,000 planned duties were delivered by circa 110 different operators. 
It is currently intended the Open Framework will run for the maximum 8 year term. 
This procurement relates to the second opening of the Rail Replacement Services Open Framework and provides an opportunity for additional operators to apply for the framework and current operators to update their submissions. Full information of how to do so is included in the ITT pack.

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: Part 1 Lot 1: Emergency (up to 48 hours)
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 60112000, 60130000, 60140000, 60170000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Estimated Value:** £28,353,016
- **Description:** Duties to be offered with up to 48 Hours Notice.
- **Contract Period:** 07/12/2026 to 23/07/2034

### Lot 2: Parts 2 & 3 Lot 2: Pre-Planned
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 60112000, 60130000, 60140000, 60170000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Estimated Value:** £40,504,308
- **Description:** Part 2 Lot 2: Pre-Planned (48 hours to 14 days)
Part 3 Lot 2: Pre-Planned (over 14 days)
- **Contract Period:** 07/12/2026 to 23/07/2034

### Lot 3: Part 4 Lot 3: Mini-Competition (over 14 days) 
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 60112000, 60130000, 60140000, 60170000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Estimated Value:** £12,151,292
- **Description:** 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.
- **Contract Period:** 07/12/2026 to 23/07/2034

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F093451-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-02T14:14:57.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-15T05:00:17.354Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0773c0