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Open tender · Notice 101559-2026

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

City & County of Swansea

Value
£330k
Closes
23 Nov 2026 (15 days)
Where
Wales
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
14 Dec 2026 – 31 Mar 2027

In plain English

City & County of Swansea wants a supplier to make, deliver and commission one electric land train locomotive with three passenger carriages for the Swansea Bay promenade, between Blackpill Lido and Mumbles. The estimated value is £330,000, with delivery preferred by 31 March 2027 and bids due by 23 November 2026.

Good fit for: Manufacturers or suppliers of electric land trains or road trains who already sell and service them in the UK.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Proven UK track record with electric land trains Tenderers must demonstrate a proven track record in the manufacture and supply of electric land trains within the UK market
  • Must support and maintain vehicles across the UK a full capability to support and maintain vehicles throughout the United Kingdom
  • Tight delivery deadline of 31 March 2027 we ideally need to take delivery of the train by 31st March 2027
  • Supplier handles transport, customs, commissioning and training manufacture, transportation to the UK, customs clearance where applicable, commissioning, operator training and handover

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

Swansea Council's Outdoor Attractions Team manages a range of popular visitor attractions across the city's parks, seafront and outdoor venues. The Swansea Land Train is one of these attractions and operates along the promenade between Blackpill Lido and Mumbles. The existing diesel-powered train has been in service since 2002 and is approaching the end of its operational life. The Council is therefore seeking a modern, fully electric replacement that supports its sustainability objectives and continues to provide a high-quality visitor experience. This project is funded through the Local Growth Fund and as a result we ideally need to take delivery of the train by 31st March 2027. Swansea Council is seeking an experienced and competent supplier to manufacture, supply and deliver one electric road train locomotive and three passenger carriages for operation along the Swansea Bay promenade. The successful supplier will support the full delivery process, including manufacture, transportation to the UK, customs clearance where applicable, commissioning, operator training and handover. Due to the nature of this procurement, the successful supplier will be required to adhere to agreed delivery programmes, installation schedules and contractual requirements to ensure the train is operational within the specified timeframe. The Council's preferred delivery date is by 31 March 2027. Alternative delivery dates up to and including 1 April 2027 will be considered, but tenderers should provide the earliest achievable delivery date. Tenderers must demonstrate a proven track record in the manufacture and supply of electric land trains within the UK market with experience of delivering high-quality, reliable vehicles suitable for commercial passenger operations. Tenderers must demo…

Read the official notice Tender documents

Getting the documents

etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).

Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 27 Oct 2026.

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