Contract for The Purchase of an Electric Powered Land Train Locomotive Plus Three Carriages 2026 Tender
City & County of Swansea
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This is a contract notice published by a government body covering the supply of goods. Delivery covers United Kingdom (Europe). It is classified under Electric Mobility against the sustainability taxonomy rather than matched on keywords.
Swansea Council is procuring one fully electric road train locomotive and three passenger carriages to replace its diesel land train on the Swansea Bay promenade, with delivery, commissioning and operator training included. It suits an experienced UK-capable land train manufacturer or supplier with after-sales and maintenance support across the UK.
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About this tender
Swansea Council's Outdoor Attractions Team is procuring one fully electric road train locomotive and three passenger carriages to replace the existing diesel-powered Swansea Land Train. The current train has operated since 2002 and runs along the promenade between Blackpill Lido and Mumbles. The replacement is funded through the Local Growth Fund. The supplier must manufacture, supply and deliver the vehicles for operation along the Swansea Bay promenade. Scope includes manufacture, transportation to the UK, customs clearance where applicable, commissioning, operator training and handover. The Council's preferred delivery date is 31 March 2027. Delivery dates up to and including 1 April 2027 will be considered, but tenderers must state the earliest achievable delivery date. Estimated contract period is 14 December 2026 to 31 March 2027. The procurement is an open procedure above threshold under Wales devolved regulations, with procurement reference CCS/26/226 and ITT reference 128059.
Bidder eligibility
Tenderers must demonstrate a proven track record in the manufacture and supply of electric land trains within the UK market, including delivery of high-quality, reliable vehicles suitable for commercial passenger operations. Tenderers must demonstrate excellent customer service, including responsive after-sales support and full capability to support and maintain vehicles throughout the United Kingdom. Tenderers must be able to adhere to agreed delivery programmes, installation schedules and contractual requirements. SME and VCSE participation is encouraged. No specific financial standing thresholds or registration requirements are stated.
How bids are scored
Price/quality split of 60% price and 40% quality. Quality (40%): Completed Vehicle Delivery 15%; Locomotive Warranty 5%; Contract Management and Support Method Statement 20%. Price (60%): Vehicle Price 60%.
Key requirements
- ✓Manufacture, supply and deliver one electric road train locomotive and three passenger carriages
- ✓Delivery, commissioning, operator training and handover, with customs clearance where applicable
- ✓Delivery by 31 March 2027 (up to 1 April 2027 considered); tenderers must state earliest achievable date
- ✓Proven UK track record in electric land trains for commercial passenger operations
- ✓UK-wide responsive after-sales support and maintenance capability
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How this compares
- Compared with 107 similar tenders (e-mobility in United Kingdom) listed in the last 12 months.
- Its value of $413k is above 27% of the 71 similar tenders that state a value; their median is $2.8m.
- It allows 28 days to respond, shorter than the typical 29 days across 59 similar tenders.
- The same organisation listed 3 other similar tenders here in the last 12 months.
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About this sector
Electric mobility funding supports electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, battery supply chains and fleet transition for buses, vans and trucks. Public authorities buy vehicles and charge points through tenders, while grants back pilots and manufacturing. Applicants usually need site plans, grid capacity checks and an operator for the finished assets.
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