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Agreement for the Procurement of Works and Services for the Cardiff Central Enhancements Project - The Delivery Phase (RNEP)

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the Cardiff Central Enhancements Project, managed by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, focuses on the delivery phase involving works and services upgrades at Cardiff Central Railway Station. As of 26th May 2026, the contract has been awarded to Transport for Wales, a key supplier in this infrastructure project aimed at improving station capacity and resilience. Located in the bustling area of Cardiff, this project falls under the 'works' category, with the contract valued at approximately £118.78 million. The direct procurement method has been employed to expedite involvement with Transport for Wales, who have played a pivotal role since 2019. The awarded contract commences on 8th June 2026 and extends through to 31st March 2031, marking a critical phase in this national gateway upgrade.

This tender opens a significant window for the infrastructure sector, with opportunities particularly bright for companies experienced in railway upgrades, construction works, and service delivery. The involvement of Transport for Wales underscores the scale and potential impact of this project, presenting opportunities for sub-contractors in related sectors such as civil engineering and railway station construction. Companies that specialise in large-scale utilities and possess adept project management capabilities would find this project well-suited for collaboration. Furthermore, businesses familiar with operating under strategic partnerships in the public sector will find plenty of scope for growth, integral to the successful delivery and enhancement of this prominent Cardiff transportation hub.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Agreement for the Procurement of Works and Services for the Cardiff Central Enhancements Project - The Delivery Phase (RNEP)

Notice Description

Procurement of end stage design and delivery phase construction works and services, in connection with the Cardiff Central Enhancements Project. This comprises a package of primarily in-station works which aims to upgrade Cardiff Central Railway Station and to improve the capacity and resilience of the Station so as to safely accommodate expected long-term growth in passenger numbers, improve the passenger experience, and create an interchange which is a clear impactful city, regional, and national gateway fit for the Welsh capital.

Procurement Information

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited ("Network Rail") intends to award a contract to Transport for Wales ("TfW") in connection with the delivery phase of the Cardiff Central Enhancements Project ("CCEP") at Cardiff Central Station ("Station"). TfW is a not-for-profit company wholly owned by the Welsh Government and has overall strategic responsibility for rail services in Wales and Borders. TfW has performed the lead developer and promoter role for CCEP since 2019, as agreed with the Welsh Government, Cardiff Capital Region and Department for Transport ("DfT"). TfW has led in developing the scheme, including the full business case, driven the strategy for CCEP (alongside other stakeholders) and has and continues to fulfil the role of project promoter for CCEP. TfW also perform the overall programme integration function across all funded projects at Cardiff Central (that includes Cardiff Crossrail and commercial developments). The contract that Network Rail intends to award to TfW relates to the delivery phase of CCEP, whereby TfW will facilitate and manage the works on behalf of Network Rail. TfW has awarded and is managing the main works sub-contract (which was awarded via the Crown Commercial Services Framework) and other ancillary contracts, in relation to the delivery of CCEP. TfW is also managing the Station Change process as a Station Investor pursuant to the National Station Access Conditions 2013 (England and Wales) (Incorporating amendments with effect from 1 April 2014, 19 January 2015, 1 April 2019, 1 July 2023, 1 April 2024 and 1 January 2025) in respect of the CCEP works. As a result of TfW's overarching transport authority role on behalf of the Welsh Government, its long-standing involvement in CCEP and established operational capability (including local programme/procurement and contract-management arrangements for CCEP to date), Network Rail considers that competition is absent in respect of the contract to facilitate and manage the delivery phase of CCEP and that at this point in the Project, there are no reasonable alternatives to the required works/services (other than via Network Rail's in house delivery function). Network Rail is the freehold owner of the Station and shall be the owner of the Station following the completion of the CCEP works. Network Rail currently leases the Station to Transport for Wales Rail Limited (which is a wholly owned subsidiary of TfW) and will continue to do so after the works are completed. NR's contractual arrangements with TfW will require TfW, in appointing downstream suppliers and contractors to perform the CCEP works, to comply with TfW's procurement law obligations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a4d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049217-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45213321 - Railway station construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,783,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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