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Design of an operational flood warning system for CVL

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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22 May 2026 at 11:07

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20 May 2026 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales has completed the direct award of a contract for the "Design of an Operational Flood Warning System for CVL" to Cardiff University. This procurement, which falls under the services category, is governed by the UK Procurement Act 2023. The initiative is focused on environmental impact assessments in the United Kingdom, specifically in the regions covered under the Welsh devolved regulations. The contract, valued at approximately £724,235, is scheduled to commence on 3rd June 2026 and is set to be completed by 1st June 2027. The direct award method bypassed competitive tendering due to technical, operational, and financial dependencies from previous phases conducted by Cardiff University, promoting continuity and efficiency. The award notice, which confirms this direct procurement approach, was published on 22nd May 2026.

This project offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and infrastructure services, particularly those experienced in flood risk management and assessment. Firms with expertise in technical project development that can augment Cardiff University's ongoing work may find synergistic opportunities in a collaborative capacity. As the buyer, Transport for Wales acts as a crucial intermediary ensuring regional infrastructure compliance with environmental standards, setting a precedent for future projects requiring advanced technical assessments and project management solutions in flood risk sectors.

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Notice Title

Design of an operational flood warning system for CVL

Notice Description

Contract award notice for Design of an operational flood warning system for CVL.

Procurement Information

This direct award is made pursuant to Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023, on the basis that: The proposed works constitute a continuation and completion of an existing programme of works, and Awarding the remaining phases to a different supplier would result in disproportionate technical, operational, and financial risk, and would be not genuinely competitive. The direct award is justified under Schedule 5, paragraph 6 permitting a direct award where competition is absent for technical or practical reasons and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists. Cardiff University were previously appointed to undertake the Pilot and phase 1 of the works and the remaining phases (Phase 2+]) are technically and operationally dependent on Phase 1 outputs, methodologies, and project knowledge developed by the incumbent supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047762-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£724,235 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 1 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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