Procurement

Provision of CVL Transformation Works - Track, Drainage and Level Boarding (TDLB)

  • Transport for Wales

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05e0ba

Description

TfW are looking to appoint a contractor to deliver track, drainage and associated level boarding (TDLB) enhancements at a number of Core Valley Lines and Network Rail stations.

As part of the TfW Core Valley Line (CVL) Transformation works, there is a requirement to improve the train services by increasing the speed of trains, increasing the frequency and reliability of services and to improve the passenger experience by providing level boarding at stations. To achieve these improvements the network will require new track and drainage infrastructure and improved platforms. A summary of the Works to be constructed as part of the Contract Scope include:

Cathays LSI - Track Works

Caerphilly Station - Track and Level Boarding

Cardiff Central Station - Track Works

Danescourt Drainage

Mountain Ash to Fernhill Track Drainage

Various Buffer Stop Enhancements and Replacements

TfW intends to award further track, drainage and level boarding works through one of its live track contracts prior to the December 2026 timetable change, further details of which can be found in the ITT documents on etenderwales.

Notices

UK4: Tender notice

Notice identifier
2026/S 000-003936
Published
16 January 2026, 2:18pm

UK1: Pipeline notice

Notice identifier
2025/S 000-080206
Published
5 December 2025, 2:08pm

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice

Notice identifier
2025/S 000-073659
Published
13 November 2025, 3:47pm