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Contract for The Purchase of an Electric Powered Land Train Locomotive Plus Three Carriages

City & County of Swansea(buyer)

Published
Published 27 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 23 November 2026 (11 days left)
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Overview

City & County of Swansea is seeking a supplier to manufacture, supply and deliver one fully electric land train locomotive and three passenger carriages to replace the diesel Swansea Land Train, which has run along the promenade between Blackpill Lido and Mumbles since 2002. The scope covers transport to the UK, customs clearance where applicable, commissioning, operator training and handover, with delivery preferred by 31 March 2027 (alternatives up to 1 April 2027 considered). The tender is open with an estimated value of 330,000 GBP and a submission deadline of 23 November 2026, and tenderers must show a UK track record in supplying electric land trains and after-sales support.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£330,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
27 October 2026
Questions by
16 November 2026
Deadline
23 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Electrical equipment and apparatusTransport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 13% received only one.

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Price 60% · Quality 40%

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  • Price Evaluation: 60%, broken down as—60%

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Market context

Typical award in Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

£113,558

Median of 1,597 awards in the last 24 months

City & County of Swansea in the last 12 months

132

contracts awarded, worth £342,687,646 in total

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  1. Contract Notice

    27 October 2026

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