Planning

Abergavenny Platform Extensions - GRIP 5 - 8

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 08:17

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited is overseeing a procurement process titled "Abergavenny Platform Extensions - GRIP 5 - 8," geared towards the extension of existing platforms at Abergavenny railway station. This project falls within the railway station construction industry category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically within the region coded as UKL. It is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice anticipated to be communicated by 1st December 2025. The procurement method involves works that are above the threshold, offering a gross value of £3,600,000 and a net amount of £3,000,000 GBP. The contract period is planned to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 1st February 2027.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for enterprises involved in railway construction works. Smaller enterprises (SMEs) might particularly find this project appealing due to its suitability criteria that favour them. Companies with expertise in infrastructure development and railway station construction work are well-suited to compete for this contract. As a public authority under Welsh devolved regulations, Transport for Wales Rail Limited presents valuable prospects for businesses aiming to expand within the utility sector in Wales.

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Notice Title

Abergavenny Platform Extensions - GRIP 5 - 8

Notice Description

Extension of existing platforms at Abergavenny.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ffc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025547-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45213321 - Railway station construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)
Additional Buyers

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplychain@tfw.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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