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

Transport for Wales

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

29 May 2026 at 15:55

Award

28 May 2026 at 16:18

Award

21 Jan 2026 at 15:01

Tender

19 Sep 2025 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Transport for Wales, a sub-central government authority complying with Welsh devolved regulations, located in Pontypridd, UK. The project, titled "Core Valley Lines (CVL) Transformation: Complex track works with associated level boarding works," falls under the railway construction industry category. Primarily based in Cardiff, the tender involved various locations, including Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay, aiming for extensive track remodelling work. The procurement method used is a selective competitive flexible procedure. One of the key completion phases occurred with the award stage being confirmed on 28th May 2026, following an active procurement period that started from a tender stage in late 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the civil engineering and construction sector, particularly those with expertise in railway infrastructure. The focus on complex track works and level boarding increases demand for contractors with specialised capabilities in these areas. Large enterprises, like the awarded supplier Amey Infrastructure Wales, are well-positioned to cater to such comprehensive projects, yet smaller, sufficiently qualified businesses could benefit from subcontracting opportunities. This can foster long-term growth through the establishment of local partnerships and participation in future infrastructure developments within the region, aiding in the expansion of business footprints under large infrastructure frameworks.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Contract details for 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/050969-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

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
£9,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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)

Further Information

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