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CVL Transformation - Rhymney Valley Line Electrification

Transport for Wales

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18 Jun 2025 at 12:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CVL Transformation - Rhymney Valley Line Electrification" contract was conducted by Transport for Wales, a public body located in Pontypridd, United Kingdom (UKL). This procurement involved railway construction works, focusing on the design and construction of the electrification for the Rhymney Valley, Coryton, and Cardiff Bay Lines. The procurement was executed using an open procedure, with an accelerated process justified by a Prior Information Notice issued in July 2022. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, and the contract, with a value of £33,000,000, was signed on 5th April 2023. The project falls under the industry category of railway construction works and is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This rail electrification tender presents valuable growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale infrastructure businesses with expertise in railway construction and electrification. The contract has been awarded to Seilwaith Amey Cymru / Amey Infrastructure Wales Limited, making them a key player in the project and potentially providing subcontracting opportunities for firms specialising in niche areas such as overhead line equipment installation. Companies with experience in large public infrastructure projects, particularly those capable of operating swiftly within accelerated timelines, would be well-suited to compete and collaborate in this domain. The emphasis on both quality and price in the award criteria means that firms offering innovative solutions and competitive pricing could also find opportunities for future tenders in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CVL Transformation - Rhymney Valley Line Electrification

Notice Description

Design and Construction of the electrification of the Rhymney Valley, Coryton and Cardiff Bay Lines

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of a supplier to undertake the design and construction of overhead line equipment for the Rhymney Valley, Coryton and Cardiff Bay lines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054ef4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033227-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45234100 - Railway construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transport for Wales
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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Seilwaith Amey Cymru / Amey Infrastructure Wales Limited

Further Information

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