Tender

Core Valley Lines - Caerphilly Tunnel Ground Investigation

SEILWAITH AMEY CYMRU / AMEY INFRASTRUCTURE WALES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

Seilwaith Amey Cymru / Amey Infrastructure Wales Limited, based in Pontypridd, is spearheading a public procurement process titled "Core Valley Lines - Caerphilly Tunnel Ground Investigation". This project, under the umbrella of Transport for Wales, aims to assess the track formation condition through the Caerphilly tunnel, situated on the Cardiff to Rhymney line. The procurement falls under the "works" category and involves ground investigation and railway construction. The current stage of this open procurement is 'Tender', with submissions expected by 5th January 2026. Relevant documentation for the tender was published on 9th December 2025. The procurement is suitable for consortia bids and requires compliance with eligibility criteria including ConstructionLine Gold and RISQS memberships.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in ground investigation and railway construction, particularly those with a background in tunnel and railway maintenance. The scope includes various sophisticated tasks such as automatic ballast sampling, laboratory analysis, and comprehensive reporting–skills that specialised contractors in these fields are well-positioned to fulfil. Companies with expertise in handling large-scale infrastructure projects and possessing the necessary safety and quality accreditations would find this tender particularly advantageous. The duration of the project alongside potential future maintenance work offers extensive opportunities for business growth and expansion within the railway industry sector in Wales.

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Notice Title

Core Valley Lines - Caerphilly Tunnel Ground Investigation

Notice Description

Transport for Wales (TfW) have instructed Amey Infrastructure Wales (AIW) to undertake an assessment of the condition of the track formation through Caerphilly tunnel due to historic ponding of waters within the tunnel.The tunnel is located on the Cardiff to Rhymney line (CAR) between 6m06ch and 7m12ch with a length of 1,731m.Contractors are required to undertake the following works:1.Undertake all investigation works to NR/L2/TRK/4239.2.Prepare risk assessments and task briefs for the works.3.Provide a welfare unit for the works.4.Provide security to the compound during out of hours, if required by the contractor.5.Provide trolleys for transporting materials/plant to the place of works.6.Undertake Automatic Ballast Sampling (ABS) to rock head (assume 1m depth) at 25m centres in both the up and down road. Sampling at both tunnel portals to be undertaken7.Obtain laboratory analysis of the samples for the extent of silts within the track formation.8.Backfill sampling locations with a sand / cement mix, plus 200mm of ballast under bottom of sleeper, as defined in NR/L2/TRK/4239.9.Prepare a factual report.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=159101.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:159101)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-159101
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159101
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

45221242 - Railway tunnel construction work

45234100 - Railway construction works

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEILWAITH AMEY CYMRU / AMEY INFRASTRUCTURE WALES LIMITED
Contact Name
Matt Brown
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 800521660

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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