--- title: "Core Valley Lines (CVL), OLE Package 1 - Commissioning" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-128195" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-128195" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-128195.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-128195.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "AMEY INFRASTRUCTURE WALES LIMITED" published: "2023-01-31" --- # Core Valley Lines (CVL), OLE Package 1 - Commissioning Buyer: AMEY INFRASTRUCTURE WALES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-128195 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-128195) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-128195.json) ## Summary The buying organization, Amey Infrastructure Wales Limited, has released a tender titled "Core Valley Lines (CVL), OLE Package 1 - Commissioning" in the industry category of works. This speculative notice aims to source suppliers for HV commissioning work on the railway electrification infrastructure, commencing around 20th May 2023. The work will span 4 months with on-site support required for approximately 22 days over this period. Suppliers must have relevant certifications and experience in HV commissioning on UK railway projects. This tender by Amey Infrastructure Wales Limited at the planning stage presents an opportunity for companies with expertise in overhead electrical equipment, railway construction works, and high voltage installation work to compete. Businesses holding RISQS approval and relevant Network Rail competencies would be well-suited for this opportunity. The tender requires suppliers to undertake HV commissioning work along the Core Valley Lines from Cardiff to Abercynon and Merthyr Tydfil, highlighting specific requirements for personnel qualifications and specialist equipment. ## Notice This Speculative Notice is for sourcing prospective suppliers for support in High Voltage (HV) commissioning of the new railway electrification infrastructure on the Core Valley Lines (CVL). This support will require personnel to: -- Complete HV switching- Undertake live line testing and application- Removal of earths following approved test plansSupport is also required in preparation of documentation including switching schedules, section proving and short circuit testing plans.Commissioning work will be undertaken over 4 months starting around the 20th May 2023, with on-site support required for approximately 22 days over this period. Documentation will need to be prepared and approved before 20th May 2023.Support will be required at various locations from Cardiff up to Abercynon and Merthyr Tydfil.Companies will be required to hold RISQS approval. Individuals undertaking distribution switching will be required to hold Network Rail Level A/B competency (minimum 4 required). Individuals undertaking OLE switching to hold Network Rail Nominated Person competency (Min 10 persons), these will need to be accompanied by Authorised Persons.Network Rail approved live line testers, earthing poles and earths will be required in terms of specialist equipment.Previous experience of large scale HV commissioning on UK railway projects is essential to be considered for these works, with case studies likely to be required.Please feel free to raise any questions you may have via the 'Q&A' section within this notice where we will aim to respond to these asap.The full and formal tender for these works will be released at a later date, shortly following this Speculative Notice.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=128195. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128195 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Prior Information 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 | 31 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | AMEY INFRASTRUCTURE WALES LIMITED | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 31682400 - Overhead electrical equipment - 34632300 - Electrical installations for railways - 45234100 - Railway construction works - 45315400 - High voltage installation work - 71311230 - Railway engineering services ## Release History - 31 Jan 2023 at 11:57 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128195 ## Notice URLs - https://www.amey.co.uk/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=128195 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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