---
title: "Chester Middle Yard Phase 2"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-146898"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)"
published: "2024-12-19"
---

# Chester Middle Yard Phase 2

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-146898

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## Summary

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer), based in Rhondda Cynon Taf, has awarded a contract for the Chester Middle Yard Phase 2 project. The procurement falls under the 'works' category, specifically within site preparation work, construction work for buildings relating to railway transport, and building completion work. Forte Engineering Ltd, headquartered in Glasgow, has been selected as the supplier. The tender process was part of a below threshold procurement advertised via Sell2Wales, with the anticipated commencement date of the project being in October 2024. The contract, valued at £440,000, was signed on 22 October 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering, construction work for railway-related buildings, and building completion work. Companies with expertise in site preparation and installation work would find this a valuable chance to expand their portfolio in the rail transport infrastructure sector. The involvement of Forte Engineering Ltd highlights the potential for businesses with relevant capabilities to secure substantial contracts and contribute to major development projects within the UK transport industry.

## Notice

Description of the goods or services requiredTransport for Wales Rail Ltd (TfWRL) (the Contracting Authority) is carrying out a below threshold procurement advertised via sell2wales to procure Chester Middle Yard Phase 2 upgrades under the NEC4 ECC form of contract. The the anticipated commencement date is October 2024. The Contracting Authority is procuring on its own behalf and on behalf of its Group. For the purposes of this document, "Group" means the Contracting Authority and any entity that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the Contracting Authority.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=144020.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146898 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £440,000 |
| 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 | FORTE ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45213320 - Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport
- 45234180 - Construction work for railways workshop
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 12:01 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146898

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfwrail.wales
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=144020.The
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers

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