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Core Valley Lines (CVL) Transformation: Complex track works with associated level boarding works (Award Notice)

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jan 2026 at 15:01

Tender

19 Sep 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the Core Valley Lines (CVL) Transformation project, initiated by Transport for Wales in Pontypridd, is focused on complex track works with associated level boarding works. This project falls under the railway construction industry category and is located within the UKL region, United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised a selective, competitive flexible procedure and has progressed to the Award stage as of 21st January 2026, with Amey Infrastructure Wales (AIW) as the awarded supplier. Key dates include the contract's start date of 2nd March 2026 and an end date of 31st August 2027. The procurement falls under Welsh devolved regulations and is a major works category with an estimated gross contract value of GBP 6,991,680.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in railway construction and supply of railway-track construction materials. With the procurement method being selective, well-established companies with a capacity to handle large-scale works are best suited. Other businesses offering specialised railway construction services and materials could explore sub-contracting opportunities given the scale and complexity of the project. The requirement to deliver works in a dedicated track possession in early 2027 signals ongoing projects and potential for further engagement in track renewal schemes centred around Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay.

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Notice Title

Core Valley Lines (CVL) Transformation: Complex track works with associated level boarding works (Award Notice)

Notice Description

A Contract Award Notice for the Core Valley Lines (CVL) Transformation: Complex track works with associated level boarding works

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Options: Level Boarding works CVL Non-complex track works Pontypridd Station works

Renewal: Compensation events under the contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005383-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies

45234100 - Railway construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,826,400 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Huw Thomas
Contact Email
procurement@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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMEY INFRASTRUCTURE WALES (AIW

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