--- title: "Core Valley Lines (CVL) Ancillary Track Works" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-146522" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-146522" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146522.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146522.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES" published: "2024-12-19" --- # Core Valley Lines (CVL) Ancillary Track Works Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-146522 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-146522) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146522.json) ## Summary Transport for Wales is initiating a public procurement process titled "Core Valley Lines (CVL) Ancillary Track Works", classified under the Transport industry. This project focuses on track improvement works including achievements of level boarding at platforms, replacement of buffer stops, re-ballasting, rerailing, track lowering, realignment, and line-speed improvements on the Cardiff and Merthyr (CAM) lines, City Lines (CTL), Rhymney Line (RHY), and the Cardiff Bay Line (BAY). The project is currently in the planning stage, with a call for expressions of interest to be submitted by 31 January 2025. If sufficient interest is received, the tender issue date is projected for 3 March 2025, with a return date of 15 April 2025, and the anticipated award on 2 June 2025. The contract period is expected to last from 2 June 2025 to 31 December 2026, and the procurement value is estimated at £3,500,000 GBP. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in railway infrastructure development, particularly those with expertise in track works and train system upgrades. Companies that specialize in civil engineering, construction, and track maintenance would find this tender particularly advantageous for growth. Furthermore, businesses capable of providing NEC 4 Option A (Fixed Price) contracts and work alongside existing contractors in a collaborative environment are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project could enhance a company's portfolio, showcasing their ability to contribute to large-scale transport infrastructure improvements and increasing their visibility in the public procurement market. ## Notice Track improvement works associated with the installation of Overhead Power and increased train frequencies on the Core Valley Lines (CVL). Additional construction track works to complete the overall scope of the project on the Cardiff and Merthyr (CAM) lines, City Lines (CTL), Rhymney Line (RHY) and on the Cardiff Bay Line (BAY). These works include: Achievement of level boarding at platforms Replacement of existing buffer stops Re-ballast and rerail Track Lowers Track realignment and line speed improvements ### Lot Information Lot 1 As part of the track improvement works associated with the installation of Overhead Power and increased train frequencies on the Core Valley Lines (CVL), there is a requirement to provide additional track works to complete the overall scope of the project. There is a specific requirement to construct track works on the Cardiff and Merthyr (CAM) lines, City Lines (CTL), Rhymney Line (RHY) and on the Cardiff Bay Line (BAY). These works include. Achievement of level boarding at platforms Replacement of existing buffer stops Re-ballast and rerail Track Lowers Track realignment and line speed improvements TfW's appointed designer Amey, will complete the design of all schemes. TfW will provide rail haulage for the works. The Authority is calling for expressions of interest to be received no later than: 31/01/25. Subject to sufficient interest, the Authority may place a further notice calling for competition. Form of contract applicable would be NEC 4 Option A (Fixed Price). Estimated timescales: The contract period would be 02/06/25 - 31/12/26.. TfW will have provisionally secured track access and train haulage for early works, which may cause potential constraints. Other improvement works will be underway on the CVL network and the successful supplier would be required to work alongside existing contractors. The interface with other contractors will be managed by TfW. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146522 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 | 19 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 34631200 - Buffers and drawgear - 34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies - 45234100 - Railway construction works ## Release History - 19 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146522 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC496714 Core Valley Lines (CVL) Ancillary Track Works - Track improvement works associated with the installation of Overhead Power and increased train frequencies on the Core Valley Lines (CVL). Additional construction track works to complete the overall scope of the project on the Cardiff and Merthyr (CAM) lines, City Lines (CTL), Rhymney Line (RHY) and on the Cardiff Bay Line (BAY). These works include: Achievement of level boarding at platforms Replacement of existing buffer stops Re-ballast and rerail Track Lowers Track realignment and line speed improvements ## Notice URLs - http://tfw.wales - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=146522 - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-146522 ## 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-146522. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146522.json.