---
title: "Independent Competent Person (ICP) services for Cardiff Crossrail Phase 1A"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055105"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)"
published: "2025-10-22"
---

# Independent Competent Person (ICP) services for Cardiff Crossrail Phase 1A

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055105

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## Summary

Transport for Wales Rail Limited, operating as a utility buyer, has completed a procurement process under the open procedure for Independent Competent Person (ICP) services related to Phase 1A of the Cardiff Crossrail project. This tender falls within the civil and structural engineering consultancy services category, applicable to businesses in the United Kingdom, particularly in the UKL region. The process began with a tender notice published on 20 June 2025 and involved a tender period ending on 21 July 2025. The contract, valued at £50,500, was awarded to Network Certification Body on 14 October 2025 and is set to commence on 1 November 2025, running through to 1 November 2032.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth in the engineering consultancy industry, especially for large firms with expertise in civil, structural, and safety consultancy services. The procurement was conducted through an open method, ensuring wide accessibility and transparency. SMEs that specialize in these fields and have the capacity for large-scale projects may find this contract particularly beneficial. Moreover, the involvement with a large-scale infrastructure project like Cardiff Crossrail provides invaluable exposure and the potential to establish lasting partnerships with sub-central government authorities such as Transport for Wales.

## Notice

Contract Details Notice for ICP services for Cardiff Crossrail Phase 1A Contract Signed

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067436-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 1 Nov 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | £50,500 |
| Contracts value | £50,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER) |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NETWORK CERTIFICATION BODY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services
- 79132000 - Certification services
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 11:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067436-2025
- 17 Oct 2025 at 14:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066439-2025
- 20 Jun 2025 at 13:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034104-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067436-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066439-2025
  17th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034104-2025
  20th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfwrail.wales
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/3147032601978D973C02
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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