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title: "Troughing and Minor Line Side Civils Works"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-108587"
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# Troughing and Minor Line Side Civils Works

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-108587

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## Summary

Transport for Wales has awarded a contract titled "Troughing and Minor Line Side Civils Works" in the transport sector. This framework aims to appoint a maximum of four suppliers for civil works related to the Wales and Borders rail network, focusing on the Core Valley Lines. The procurement follows an open procedure, and the total contract value is £15 million. The award date for the contract was on 29th July 2021. The works encompass site surveys, ground-level troughing installation, and various related civil engineering tasks. Businesses interested in this framework should note that the contracting authority is based in Pontypridd, UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in civil works, particularly in the transport infrastructure sector. Businesses of varying scales, including large contractors and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise, are encouraged to compete, as the framework allows the participation of up to four suppliers, fostering collaboration and innovation. With the requirement for qualified safety staff and adherence to rigorous regulatory standards, firms capable of delivering quality work under tight timelines, particularly with nighttime operations, will be well-positioned to succeed in this competitive procurement process.

## Notice

This Framework seeks to appoint a maximum of four suppliers to undertake troughing and minor/ancillary line side civils work across the Wales and Borders rail network as required and appropriate. The main works will be associated with the Core Valley Lines (CVL) but may also be on any Wales and Borders rail network project as appropriate. The work to be procured under this framework includes but is not limited to: - Site surveys and inspections - Ground level troughing installation and cable pulling. - Post-based elevated troughing installation. - Trough signage, electrical warning signage. - Removal and moving of existing troughing routes and cables. - Installation of concrete hard standings and switching platforms for OLE. - Minor vegetation clearance - Clearance of ballast from existing trough chambers. - Provision of qualified critical safety staff to ensure regulatory compliance. - Installation and maintenance of RRAPs - Installation of site compounds - Minor fencing works - Culverts and retaining walls - Trial holes and service investigation - Other minor civils works consistent with the scope of this framework. Suppliers are to be aware that Amey Infrastructure Wales (AIW) may also utilise this Framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this tender is to identify and appoint competent contractors to undertake works in relation to Troughing and Minor/Ancillary Lineside Civils Works in a live/working rail environment. This work is required to provide key installations and allow access to the rail for incumbent TfW Infrastructure Delivery Partners (IDPs) to complete their works, and ensure the network is compliant to standards applicable to an electrified railway. Mini-competition will be utilised as the primary call-off process under this Framework, with a direct award allocation process reserved for urgent requirements only. The potential work to be procured via this framework includes but is not limited to: - Site surveys and inspections: dilapidation, condition, and/or capacity verification, rod and rope Under Track Crossings (UTX)/Under Road Crossings (URX) Intrusive and Non-intrusive Surveys - Ground level troughing installation and cable pulling: interlocking cable route components providing a continuous smooth internal surface; covers and lids shall be a close fit and positively located using registration to prevent inadvertent displacement after installation, for example Concrete C/1/9, C/1/43 or equivalent polymer troughing. Road Rail Vehicles may be used with appropriate size and weighted jacks, hard standing jacks may be used for smaller cable drums. - Post-based elevated troughing installation: Elevated Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) trough system, Network Rail-approved to span 6m between fixing posts. - Trough signage, electrical warning signage any other signage as necessary. - Removal of existing troughing routes and cables: isolation procedures to be followed BS7671, Electricity at Work Regulations. - Lift and shift of existing cables as required: Isolation procedures to be followed BS7671, Electricity at Work Regulations. - Installation of concrete hard standings and switching platforms for OLE: concrete bases to be cast Distribution Network Operator (DNO), Relocatable Equipment Buildings (REB), Functional Supply Point Cubicles (FSP), Signalling Location Cabinets (LOC); safe access walkways to be constructed using MOT type1 aggregate or similar. - Minor vegetation clearance: the bulk of vegetation clearance will be done under a separate framework contract, but small localized areas may need to be cleared for the execution of works under this framework. This may include (but is not limited to) removal of small tree stumps, removal of shrubs and foliage, brambles etc with the use of chainsaws and brushcutters. - Clearance of ballast from existing trough chambers. - Provision of qualified critical safety staff to ensure regulatory compliance. - Installation and maintenance of RRAPs - Installation of site compounds. - Minor fencing works (there is another framework for major fencing works but repairs or additional small requirements may occur in the delivery of ancillary civils packages). - Culverts and retaining walls, and repairs/amendments to these. - Vehicle containment barriers and haul roads - Reinforced concrete foundations - Trial holes and service investigation. - Other minor civils works consistent with the scope of this framework. These works are required to: - Enable the successful transformation and electrification of the Lines - Create troughs for use by Signalling, Earthing & Bonding, HV cabling, LV cabling & Telecoms - Carry out an additional minor lineside civils work required The provision of works under this framework also requires: - Interaction with AIW and IDPs regarding interface of programme to ensure the work subject to this framework is undertaken in time to support AIW and IDP major works delivery - A close working relationship be established with AIW and IDPs to ensure a high level of co-ordination and working efficiency - Predominantly night working patterns

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=108587 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | AMALGAMATED CONSTRUCTION; BCM CONSTRUCTION; DYER & BUTLER; RSS INFRASTRUCTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 32521000 - Telecommunications cable
- 34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles
- 34632000 - Railways traffic-control equipment
- 34632200 - Electrical signalling equipment for railways
- 34632300 - Electrical installations for railways
- 34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies
- 34946100 - Railway-track construction materials
- 34946120 - Railway materials
- 34992000 - Signs and illuminated signs
- 35262000 - Crossing control signalling equipment
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45213320 - Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport
- 45221213 - Covered or partially-covered railway excavations
- 45221220 - Culverts
- 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
- 45232200 - Ancillary works for electricity power lines
- 45234000 - Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
- 45234100 - Railway construction works
- 45234114 - Railway embankment construction work
- 45234116 - Track construction works
- 45234121 - Tramway works
- 45234126 - Tramline construction works
- 45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure
- 45314310 - Installation of cable laying
- 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
- 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
- 50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services
- 71311230 - Railway engineering services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction
- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=108587

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB389360
  Troughing and Minor Line Side Civils Works - This Framework seeks to appoint a maximum of four suppliers to undertake troughing and minor/ancillary line side civils work across the Wales and Borders rail network as required and appropriate. The main works will be associated with the Core Valley Lines (CVL) but may also be on any Wales and Borders rail network project as appropriate. The work to be procured under this framework includes but is not limited to: - Site surveys and inspections - Ground level troughing installation and cable pulling. - Post-based elevated troughing installation. - Trough signage, electrical warning signage. - Removal and moving of existing troughing routes and cables. - Installation of concrete hard standings and switching platforms for OLE. - Minor vegetation clearance - Clearance of ballast from existing trough chambers. - Provision of qualified critical safety staff to ensure regulatory compliance. - Installation and maintenance of RRAPs - Installation of site compounds - Minor fencing works - Culverts and retaining walls - Trial holes and service investigation - Other minor civils works consistent with the scope of this framework. Suppliers are to be aware that Amey Infrastructure Wales (AIW) may also utilise this Framework.

## Notice URLs

- http://trc.cymru
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-108587
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/login.do

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