Planning

Core Valley Lines (CVL) Ancillary Track Works

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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Planning

19 Dec 2024 at 16:59

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Core Valley Lines (CVL) Ancillary Track Works," categorised under railway construction works. This project involves track improvement works necessary for the installation of overhead power systems and increased train frequencies across various lines, including Cardiff and Merthyr, City Lines, Rhymney Line, and Cardiff Bay Line. Businesses interested must submit their expressions of interest by 31 January 2025. The estimated tender issue date is 3 March 2025, with the tender return deadline on 15 April 2025 and the anticipated award date on 2 June 2025. The contract is expected to run from 2 June 2025 to 31 December 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway construction and infrastructure. Companies capable of providing services such as platform level boarding, replacement of buffer stops, re-ballast and rerail, track lowering, and track realignment will find this contract particularly relevant. The project will be of interest to firms equipped to work collaboratively with existing contractors to manage overlapping improvement works on the CVL network. Given the project's scope and complexity, businesses with experience in handling large-scale railway infrastructure projects and those familiar with NEC 4 Option A (Fixed Price) contracts will be well-suited to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Core Valley Lines (CVL) Ancillary Track Works

Notice 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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c9d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041069-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

34631200 - Buffers and drawgear

34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies

45234100 - Railway construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tfw.wales
Contact Phone
+44 2921673434

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

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