Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Transport for Wales
3 Llys Cadwyn, Taff Street
Pontypridd
CF37 4TH
Telephone
+44 2921673434
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA50685
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Transport
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Core Valley Lines (CVL) Ancillary Track Works
Reference number
C001136.00
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45234100 - Railway construction works
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Track improvement works associated with the installation of Overhead Power and increased train frequencies on the Core Valley Lines (CVL). Additional construction track works to complete the overall scope of the project on the Cardiff and Merthyr (CAM) lines, City Lines (CTL), Rhymney Line (RHY) and on the Cardiff Bay Line (BAY). These works include:
Achievement of level boarding at platforms
Replacement of existing buffer stops
Re-ballast and rerail
Track Lowers
Track realignment and line speed improvements
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies
- 34631200 - Buffers and drawgear
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
Cardiff and Merthyr (CAM) lines, City Lines (CTL), Rhymney Line (RHY) and on the Cardiff Bay Line (BAY).
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As part of the track improvement works associated with the installation of Overhead Power and increased train frequencies on the Core Valley Lines (CVL), there is a requirement to provide additional track works to complete the overall scope of the project.
There is a specific requirement to construct track works on the Cardiff and Merthyr (CAM) lines, City Lines (CTL), Rhymney Line (RHY) and on the Cardiff Bay Line (BAY). These works include.
Achievement of level boarding at platforms
Replacement of existing buffer stops
Re-ballast and rerail
Track Lowers
Track realignment and line speed improvements
TfW's appointed designer Amey, will complete the design of all schemes. TfW will provide rail haulage for the works.
The Authority is calling for expressions of interest to be received no later than: 31/01/25.
Subject to sufficient interest, the Authority may place a further notice calling for competition. Form of contract applicable would be NEC 4 Option A (Fixed Price).
Estimated timescales: The contract period would be 02/06/25 - 31/12/26.
two.2.14) Additional information
TfW will have provisionally secured track access and train haulage for early works, which may cause potential constraints. Other improvement works will be underway on the CVL network and the successful supplier would be required to work alongside existing contractors. The interface with other contractors will be managed by TfW.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2 June 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Expressions of Interest are to be submitted by the 31/01/25. Should there be sufficient expressions of interest received, the indicative timetable may apply. The Authority reserves the right to amend the timetable if needed:
Tender Issue: 03/03/25
Tender Return: 15/04/25
Anticipated Award: 02/06/25
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=146522.
(WA Ref:146522)