Scope
Reference
C001287.00
Description
Track (build only), drainage (design and build) and associated level boarding (build only) enhancements at a number of CVL (Core Valley Lines) and Network Rail stations in the Cardiff and South East Wales Valleys area, as part of the CVL (Core Valley Lines) Transformation Programme.
Total value (estimated)
- £5,000,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 April 2026 to 3 May 2027
- 1 year, 28 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Engagement
Engagement deadline
10 December 2025
Engagement process description
TfW wish to engage with suppliers interested in CVL Track Drainage and Level Boarding (TDLB). We plan to hold an online session to appraise interested bidders of the likely scope of work, and our timescales and route to market. The event is taking place on Wednesday 10th December 2025.
To register please complete this Microsoft Form by 5pm Friday 5th December 2025. If the link doesn't allow you to click it, please copy and paste into your web browser: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=JNDchxkwJkiZVrp2sqBP9GQHxZZpmRBEpZb6y9KNSQVUNkFBQlgxVVVJWUwxVDNEVFRYRU1NQkc1NC4u
Alternatively, to register please email supplychain@tfw.wales with your full name, and full email address, and full name and email address of your proposed attendees, and also include if there are any specific agenda items you wish to see covered during the engagement session.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
5 January 2026
Contracting authority
Transport for Wales
- Companies House: 09476013
3 Llys Cadwyn
Pontypridd
CF37 4TH
United Kingdom
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales