Award

Chester Phase 2

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2025 at 14:17

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

21 Jan 2025 at 11:16

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Planning

23 Sep 2024 at 12:39

S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited, located at 3 Llys Cadwyn, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, is undertaking a project titled "Chester Phase 2" within the works industry category. The project focuses on refurbishing staff facilities at Chester Station, including the upgrade and improvement of existing train crew facilities. The procurement followed an open procurement method, and the award was completed in July 2025, with Mph Construction Limited of Mold being the identified supplier. The initial tender stage had a closing date of 14th February 2025, and the contract was signed on 28th May 2025, with active work expected to commence soon after award.

This refurbishment project offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and refurbishment, particularly those with experience in railway infrastructure. Companies involved in building interiors, mechanical and electrical services, and office refurbishment could find lucrative collaborations due to the scope of work, which involves comprehensive upgrades to the staff amenities at Chester Station. Businesses with capabilities in managing refurbishments within operational railway environments are best suited for such projects, potentially leading to further growth given the emphasis on swift mobilisation post-contract award.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chester Phase 2

Notice Description

Within the Station Programme there are commitments to improve staff facilities at stations. One priority is focusing on Chester Station where the current facilities for staff are unsuitable and do not reflect the working environment that we would expect to provide our employees.TfW require a Contractor to complete an internal building refurbishment of the platform4/7b staff accommodation at Chester station.The platform 4/7b accommodation currently exists as a train crew facility, comprisingof a booking on point, locker rooms, quiet room, offices, stores, mess room and toilets.It is the Client's proposal to refurbish this area into the new mess room facilities,comprising of three breakout zones, including a customer service office, therefurbishment of existing and installation of new toilet facilities, in addition to alterationsto offices and quiet rooms on the 1st and 2nd floor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-144708
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144708
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45213320 - Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport

45213321 - Railway station construction work

45234100 - Railway construction works

45234111 - City railway construction work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)
Contact Name
Helen Simmonds, Procurement
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 2920720500

Buyer Location

Locality
RHONDDA CYNON TAF
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

MPH CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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