--- title: "Core Valley Lines (CVL) Ancillary Track Works" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c9d4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c9d4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c9d4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c9d4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES" published: "2024-12-19" --- # Core Valley Lines (CVL) Ancillary Track Works Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c9d4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c9d4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c9d4.json) ## Summary Transport for Wales is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Core Valley Lines (CVL) Ancillary Track Works," categorised under railway construction works. This project involves track improvement works necessary for the installation of overhead power systems and increased train frequencies across various lines, including Cardiff and Merthyr, City Lines, Rhymney Line, and Cardiff Bay Line. Businesses interested must submit their expressions of interest by 31 January 2025. The estimated tender issue date is 3 March 2025, with the tender return deadline on 15 April 2025 and the anticipated award date on 2 June 2025. The contract is expected to run from 2 June 2025 to 31 December 2026. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway construction and infrastructure. Companies capable of providing services such as platform level boarding, replacement of buffer stops, re-ballast and rerail, track lowering, and track realignment will find this contract particularly relevant. The project will be of interest to firms equipped to work collaboratively with existing contractors to manage overlapping improvement works on the CVL network. Given the project's scope and complexity, businesses with experience in handling large-scale railway infrastructure projects and those familiar with NEC 4 Option A (Fixed Price) contracts will be well-suited to participate. ## Notice Track improvement works associated with the installation of Overhead Power and increased train frequencies on the Core Valley Lines (CVL). Additional construction track works to complete the overall scope of the project on the Cardiff and Merthyr (CAM) lines, City Lines (CTL), Rhymney Line (RHY) and on the Cardiff Bay Line (BAY). These works include: Achievement of level boarding at platforms Replacement of existing buffer stops Re-ballast and rerail Track Lowers Track realignment and line speed improvements ### Lot Information Lot 1 As part of the track improvement works associated with the installation of Overhead Power and increased train frequencies on the Core Valley Lines (CVL), there is a requirement to provide additional track works to complete the overall scope of the project. There is a specific requirement to construct track works on the Cardiff and Merthyr (CAM) lines, City Lines (CTL), Rhymney Line (RHY) and on the Cardiff Bay Line (BAY). These works include. Achievement of level boarding at platforms Replacement of existing buffer stops Re-ballast and rerail Track Lowers Track realignment and line speed improvements TfW's appointed designer Amey, will complete the design of all schemes. TfW will provide rail haulage for the works. The Authority is calling for expressions of interest to be received no later than: 31/01/25. Subject to sufficient interest, the Authority may place a further notice calling for competition. Form of contract applicable would be NEC 4 Option A (Fixed Price). Estimated timescales: The contract period would be 02/06/25 - 31/12/26. Additional information: TfW will have provisionally secured track access and train haulage for early works, which may cause potential constraints. Other improvement works will be underway on the CVL network and the successful supplier would be required to work alongside existing contractors. The interface with other contractors will be managed by TfW. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041069-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR WALES | | Locality | PONTYPRIDD | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF37 4TH | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Pontypridd Town | | Westminster constituency | Pontypridd | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 34631200 - Buffers and drawgear - 34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies - 45234100 - Railway construction works ## Release History - 19 Dec 2024 at 16:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041069-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://tfw.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=146522 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA50685 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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