--- title: "Chester Phase 2" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-144708" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-144708" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-144708.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-144708.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)" published: "2025-07-01" --- # Chester Phase 2 Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-144708 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-144708) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-144708.json) ## Summary Transport for Wales Rail Limited, located at 3 Llys Cadwyn, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, is undertaking a project titled "Chester Phase 2" within the works industry category. The project focuses on refurbishing staff facilities at Chester Station, including the upgrade and improvement of existing train crew facilities. The procurement followed an open procurement method, and the award was completed in July 2025, with Mph Construction Limited of Mold being the identified supplier. The initial tender stage had a closing date of 14th February 2025, and the contract was signed on 28th May 2025, with active work expected to commence soon after award. This refurbishment project offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and refurbishment, particularly those with experience in railway infrastructure. Companies involved in building interiors, mechanical and electrical services, and office refurbishment could find lucrative collaborations due to the scope of work, which involves comprehensive upgrades to the staff amenities at Chester Station. Businesses with capabilities in managing refurbishments within operational railway environments are best suited for such projects, potentially leading to further growth given the emphasis on swift mobilisation post-contract award. ## Notice Within the Station Programme there are commitments to improve staff facilities at stations. One priority is focusing on Chester Station where the current facilities for staff are unsuitable and do not reflect the working environment that we would expect to provide our employees.TfW require a Contractor to complete an internal building refurbishment of the platform4/7b staff accommodation at Chester station.The platform 4/7b accommodation currently exists as a train crew facility, comprisingof a booking on point, locker rooms, quiet room, offices, stores, mess room and toilets.It is the Client's proposal to refurbish this area into the new mess room facilities,comprising of three breakout zones, including a customer service office, therefurbishment of existing and installation of new toilet facilities, in addition to alterationsto offices and quiet rooms on the 1st and 2nd floor. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144708 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 May 2025 | | 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 | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER) | | Locality | RHONDDA CYNON TAF | | 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | MPH CONSTRUCTION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45213320 - Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport - 45213321 - Railway station construction work - 45234100 - Railway construction works - 45234111 - City railway construction work - 45453100 - Refurbishment work - 71500000 - Construction-related services ## Release History - 1 Jul 2025 at 14:17 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144708 - 21 Jan 2025 at 11:16 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144708 - 23 Sep 2024 at 12:39 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144708 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497216&idx=6 19th February 2025 - Q27126-TFW-00-RCP-05 - RE: HVAC - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497216&idx=5 11th February 2025 - Additional Documents for Tender - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497216&idx=4 30th January 2025 - Please find attached the PCIP info for the project. Chester Staff Facilities Phase 2 PCIP - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497216&idx=3 29th January 2025 - Window Survey Document - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497216&idx=2 21st January 2025 - Draft BOQ to aid understanding of specifications and completion of the Activity Schedule - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497216&idx=1 21st January 2025 - Chester Phase 2 ITT Pack ## Notice URLs - http://www.tfwrail.wales - https://mphconstruction.co.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-144708. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-144708.json.