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Contract Award Notice: Provision of CVL Transformation Works - Track, Drainage and Level Boarding (TDLB)

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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Award

24 Apr 2026 at 14:41

TenderUpdate

09 Mar 2026 at 10:21

TenderUpdate

04 Feb 2026 at 10:35

Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 14:18

Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 14:08

Planning

13 Nov 2025 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales, a public authority under Welsh devolved regulations, has completed the procurement process for the CVL Transformation Works encompassing Track, Drainage, and Level Boarding. The contract has been awarded to Amey Infrastructure Wales, with a contract period starting on 18th May 2026 and ending on 23rd April 2027, possibly extending to December 2028. This procurement was conducted using an open procedure and focuses on construction and engineering works within the Core Valley Lines network in South East Wales, United Kingdom. The awarded contract is valued at approximately £915,220.93, aiming to enhance train services' speed, frequency, reliability, and passenger experience by improving track, drainage infrastructure, and platforms.

This award represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large construction firms with expertise in civil engineering and railway enhancement projects. The contract offers scope for variations related to additional level boarding works, suggesting continuous engagement with supplementary projects up to £5 million. Companies involved in rail infrastructure, engineering works, and construction can leverage this contract to establish robust connections within the public sector. The procurement process, prioritising quality and price equally, makes it suitable for organisations capable of delivering high-quality innovation alongside competitive pricing strategies. SMEs can find suitable engagement during future procurement phases despite not being part of this award.

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Notice Title

Contract Award Notice: Provision of CVL Transformation Works - Track, Drainage and Level Boarding (TDLB)

Notice Description

A Contract Award Notice in relation to the tender for Provision of CVL Transformation Works - Track, Drainage and Level Boarding (TDLB)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Scope for level boarding works to be varied into agreement as described in further detail in ITT Vol 1

Renewal: Allowable extensions to complete outstanding works and any further level boarding work varied into the contract

Planning Information

TfW wish to engage with suppliers interested in CVL Track Drainage and Level Boarding (TDLB). We plan to hold an online session to appraise interested bidders of the likely scope of work, and our timescales and route to market. The event is taking place on Wednesday 10th December 2025. To register please complete this Microsoft Form by 5pm Friday 5th December 2025. If the link doesn't allow you to click it, please copy and paste into your web browser: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=JNDchxkwJkiZVrp2sqBP9GQHxZZpmRBEpZb6y9KNSQVUNkFBQlgxVVVJWUwxVDNEVFRYRU1NQkc1NC4u Alternatively, to register please email supplychain@tfw.wales with your full name, and full email address, and full name and email address of your proposed attendees, and also include if there are any specific agenda items you wish to see covered during the engagement session.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037707-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£762,684 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 23 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMEY INFRASTRUCTURE WALES (AIW

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