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Procurement of a Contractor for the Cynon Gateway Link Road Project

Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 15:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

06 Oct 2025 at 16:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 May 2025 at 12:39

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC is undertaking a procurement process for the construction of the Cynon Gateway Link Road Project, a strategic initiative poised to connect communities and complement existing infrastructure. The procurement is currently in the 'tender' stage, launched on 17th December 2025, with expressions of interest due by 23rd January 2026. The project is located north-west of Aberdare, between Llwydcoed and Penywaun, within the region UKL15 in Wales. The work involves significant construction and engineering services with an estimated contract value of £50 million to £60 million GBP. The process follows a competitive flexible procedure, divided into a three-phase tender approach, and the project aims to commence by the end of December 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses adept in civil engineering and construction, particularly those capable of handling large-scale infrastructure projects. Given the project value and the phased tender approach, companies that can demonstrate an innovative approach to planning and execution will be well-suited to compete. The procurement encourages demonstrated capabilities in engineering and construction, offering an avenue for firms specialising in site preparation and civil works to expand their business portfolio and establish a presence in South Wales. Submissions will be assessed on technical, commercial, and social value criteria, providing an opportunity for companies to differentiate their offerings through quality and cost-effective solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of a Contractor for the Cynon Gateway Link Road Project

Notice Description

The Cynon Gateway is a long-standing aspiration for RCTCBC, initially conceived as a key strategic link to the Welsh Govt A465 dualling scheme and included as part of the wider scheme but to be delivered by RCTCBC. The aspiration was and remains to construct a link road to connect the A4059 Aberdare Bypass, east of Penywaun to a new roundabout at Croesbychan (constructed as part of the A465 heads of valleys scheme). The proposed scheme seeks to reduce traffic through the communities of Llwydcoed and Penywaun, as well as create an important new gateway to the Cynon Valley and complement the dualling of the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road. The proposed scheme is located approximately 2.6 km north west of Aberdare and lies between the communities of Llwydcoed to the east and Penywaun to the west. This notice sets out the process the Council intends on following under the Competitive Flexible Procedure.

Planning Information

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council are intending to hold a contractor engagement event on Friday 17th October at Cynon Suite, Valleys Innovation Centre, Abercynon, CF45 4SN at 10:30am The event is not to shape the procurement process but to give suppliers/contractors an overview of the requirements before the tender process commences and to invite queries on but not limited to, the procurement strategy, the project scope and the contract. If there were any major concerns or issues raised during the event that may affect the smooth delivery of the contract, then RCTCBC may consider amending the documents accordingly. If suppliers are interested in attending this event, please can you register your interest on eTenderwales Project Reference: 60727 https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/374873020199B9DD0A05 by 12 noon 15th October 2025. Please also indicate whether you wish to communicate with us via the Welsh language, so we can make the necessary arrangements. Please note that due to venue constraints, only three representatives from each organisation can attend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051457
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083985-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Postcode Area
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
TLL15 Central Valleys
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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