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title: "CVL Transformation - Package 06B Permanent Way (Non Complex) - ITT"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-116936"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BALFOUR BEATTY RAIL LTD - TRANSPORT FOR WALES CVL INFRASTRUCTURE DEPOT"
published: "2022-08-08"
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# CVL Transformation - Package 06B Permanent Way (Non Complex) - ITT

Buyer: BALFOUR BEATTY RAIL LTD - TRANSPORT FOR WALES CVL INFRASTRUCTURE DEPOT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-116936

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Balfour Beatty Rail Ltd at their Transport for Wales CVL Infrastructure Depot located in Pontypridd, focuses on the S&C Procurement Exercise (CVL-00063). This tender falls under the goods category, specifically within the rail industry, and seeks to establish a preferred supplier for switch and crossing (S&C) requirements for the Core Valley Lines project over the next 2-3 years. The pre-qualification requirements are stringent, with a deadline for submissions on 7th January 2022. The awarded contract is valued at £5,000,000, as confirmed on 17th December 2021, marking it as a significant opportunity within the procurement stage of contract award.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in rail infrastructure and related services to establish long-term partnerships. Companies that possess the requisite capabilities for switch and crossing manufacturing, alongside sustainability credentials and good financial standings, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The process not only favours established firms with relevant industry experience but also encourages collaboration from businesses that meet the pre-qualification criteria set by Balfour Beatty, potentially paving the way for growth in the competitive public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Scope:Balfour Beatty Rail has been awarded the contract to supply and install the S&C requirements on project Core Valley Lines for the next 2-3years. As a result, Balfour Beatty Rail is looking to conduct a benchmarking exercise to determine which supplier can offer value for money. Following the results of the benchmarking exercise Balfour Beatty will propose that 1 supplier gets preferred supplier status for all S&C requirements on Core Valley Lines. This will need client approval pending the recommendation report.Tender submissions will be evaluated based on the following:> Capability and competency question sets.> Manufacturing philosophies, policies, and accreditations.> Sustainability credentials.> Adherence to BBRL form of contract.> BoQ rates.This list is not exhaustive.Stage 1 - Pre-qualification RequirementsSuppliers who express interest shall be subject to meeting Balfour Beatty Rail Ltd pre-qualification criteria for this procurement exercise. The pre-qualification process will be conducted offline, and suppliers will be contacted directly if any information is required.Minimum pre-qualification requirements for this tender exercise are as follows:> Dun & Bradstreet credit check - maximum financial risk rating which is acceptable is 'moderate'.>Constructionline - associate membership.>RISQS - appropriate approved competencies for S&C manufacturing.Please do not express interest if you do not meet these minimum requirements.Stage 2 - Invitation to tender (ITT)Once stage 1 has been completed all suppliers will be contacted directly and invited to tender with further instructions. Suppliers who were unsuccessful during stage 1 will also be contacted directly.Tender documents shall be issued to those who qualify via Balfour Beatty's tendering portal 'Jaggaer'. Access to the portal will be provided after the ITT letters have been released, agreed and tasks completed.Responses, including any tender queries must be submitted via the Jaggaer portal mechanism only.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=116936. Request for further information should be submitted through the Questions and Answers function on Sell2Wales. Please record your interest in the notice to submit a question. Sub-contracting opportunities published on Sell2Wales are business-to-business transactions and are not subject to the normal public sector and EU rules regarding procurement. The Welsh Government does not accept responsibility or liability for the content, evaluation or award of sub-contracting opportunities.(WA Ref:116936)Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: More detail can be provided upon request.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116936 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Sub Contract Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BALFOUR BEATTY RAIL LTD - TRANSPORT FOR WALES CVL INFRASTRUCTURE DEPOT |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 5UT |
| 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 | Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES |

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2022 at 06:39 - Contract - S2W Notice - Sub Contract Award - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116936
- 17 Dec 2021 at 12:19 - Contract - S2W Notice - Sub Contract Post Award - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116936

## Notice URLs

- https://www.balfourbeatty.com/expertise/rail-engineering/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=116936

## Provenance

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