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title: "TfW Core Valley Lines Transformation - Rhymney Valley, Coryton and Bay Lines Electrification"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-131228"
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# TfW Core Valley Lines Transformation - Rhymney Valley, Coryton and Bay Lines Electrification

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-131228

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## Summary

The procurement process for the TfW Core Valley Lines Transformation project is led by Transport for Wales. The project involves electrification of rail lines, construction of new stations, and refurbishment works spread across various track sections. Key deadlines include final registration dates for different route sections, with completion required by specific dates. The procurement method is open, and the main procurement category is works, attracting large-scale suppliers like Amey Rail Limited. The project offers business growth opportunities in the rail industry, particularly for companies experienced in infrastructure development and OLE system construction.

The tender for the project presents an opportunity for businesses to engage in the construction and electrification of rail lines in Wales. Suppliers with expertise in delivering OLE systems and infrastructure projects would be well-suited to compete in this tender. Transport for Wales, the buying organisation, has outlined clear requirements and completion deadlines, making it essential for interested businesses to align their capabilities with the project's scope and timelines. With a significant contract value of 38 million GBP, this procurement process signifies a substantial investment in rail infrastructure and offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the construction and transportation sectors.

## Notice

The CVL Transformation programme of works forms an important part of the South Wales Metro and includes an ambitious and extensive range of rail works including electrification of circa 170km of track, new stations, major refurbishment / extension of stations and associated ancillary works. The overarching deliverables for the works are: - Establish and manage a materials distribution center (MDC) within a locality of the works which facilitates storage and expeditious delivery of materials to the worksites. - Provision of a comprehensive materials quality control & material management system which can, but not be limited to the following functions: receive inputs (AFC designs, bills of materials, programme dates, track all stages of installation and associated quality checks and the like), take cognisance of stock levels, produce outputs (material order details) and align material allocations to site locations. - Establish and provide a team of subject matter experts to undertake detailed design and manage the works from works delivery and contract administration standpoint. - Procurement of materials required for construction of OLE system. - Delivery of a full OLE system from foundations to final registration for 13.205 single track kilometers (STK) on the Queen Street North route section, 1.5 STK on the Bay route section, and 45.555 STK on the Rhymney route section. The works that form the basis of this procurement event are partly funded by European Regional Development Funds (ERDF) resulting in prescriptive dates by which the ERDF monies must be expended. This therefore dictates the following completion dates for the works: - Final Registration of Queen Street North route section by 23/10/2023 - Final Registration of Bay route section by 15/06/2023 - Final Registration of Rhymney route section by 01/05/24 Specific OLE deliverables include, but are not limited to the design and construction of: - Foundation Installation - Circular Hollow Sections (CHS) piles, auger piles, concrete pads, plunge piles. - Mast Installation - single track cantilever masts, self-supporting anchor masts, twin track cantilever masts, portal masts. - Booms. - Ties, struts and small part steel including tensioning system etc - Switching including platforms as required - Wiring. - Final registration.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Design and installation of Overhead Line Equipment for the electrification of rail lines in Wales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=131228 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,000,000 |

## 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMEY RAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45234100 - Railway construction works

## Release History

- 3 May 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=131228

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY436513
  TfW Core Valley Lines Transformation - Rhymney Valley, Coryton and Bay Lines Electrification - The CVL Transformation programme of works forms an important part of the South Wales Metro and includes an ambitious and extensive range of rail works including electrification of circa 170km of track, new stations, major refurbishment / extension of stations and associated ancillary works. The overarching deliverables for the works are: - Establish and manage a materials distribution center (MDC) within a locality of the works which facilitates storage and expeditious delivery of materials to the worksites. - Provision of a comprehensive materials quality control & material management system which can, but not be limited to the following functions: receive inputs (AFC designs, bills of materials, programme dates, track all stages of installation and associated quality checks and the like), take cognisance of stock levels, produce outputs (material order details) and align material allocations to site locations. - Establish and provide a team of subject matter experts to undertake detailed design and manage the works from works delivery and contract administration standpoint. - Procurement of materials required for construction of OLE system. - Delivery of a full OLE system from foundations to final registration for 13.205 single track kilometers (STK) on the Queen Street North route section, 1.5 STK on the Bay route section, and 45.555 STK on the Rhymney route section. The works that form the basis of this procurement event are partly funded by European Regional Development Funds (ERDF) resulting in prescriptive dates by which the ERDF monies must be expended. This therefore dictates the following completion dates for the works: - Final Registration of Queen Street North route section by 23/10/2023 - Final Registration of Bay route section by 15/06/2023 - Final Registration of Rhymney route section by 01/05/24 Specific OLE deliverables include, but are not limited to the design and construction of: - Foundation Installation - Circular Hollow Sections (CHS) piles, auger piles, concrete pads, plunge piles. - Mast Installation - single track cantilever masts, self-supporting anchor masts, twin track cantilever masts, portal masts. - Booms. - Ties, struts and small part steel including tensioning system etc - Switching including platforms as required - Wiring. - Final registration.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfwrail.wales
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-131228

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