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Core Valley Lines (CVL) Transformation: Complex track works with associated level boarding works

Transport for Wales

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Transport for Wales

Buyer Address: 3 Llys Cadwyn, Pontypridd, UKL15, CF37 4TH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Huw Thomas

Contact Email: procurement@tfw.wales

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
9800000.0 GBP
Gross: 11800000 GBP
Published
19 Sep 2025, 13:48
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
works
CPV
45234100 - Railway construction works
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

TfW is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and competent contractor to undertake complex track works and associated level boarding works at Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay Stations. The work scope is comprised of various track renewal schemes in the areas of Cardiff Queen Street Station and Cardiff Bay, the primary elements being the remodelling of Cardiff Queen Street and the doubling of the line to Cardiff Bay. The works are naturally linked through their geographical location and through the requirement to deliver the works in a dedicated extended track possession in early 2027. Outside of Cardiff Queen St and Cardiff Bay, there are other remaining track works across CVL (including Pontypridd Station) to be delivered including level boarding sites where design is yet to be completed. A number of these sites are likely to be delivered under this contract once the complexity of works and available access is confirmed post design completion. TfW intends to undertake a two stage process under the competitive flexible procedure including a request to participate stage and tender stage. Full details can be found in the Tender Documentation.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058173-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Options: Level Boarding works CVL Non-complex track works Pontypridd Station works

Lot 1 Value: GBP 9,800,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 11,800,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-02T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-08-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (40%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (60%)

Documents

Document Description: Scope Document

Document Description: Proposed draft form of contract

Document Description: Request to Participate Volume 1 Instructions

Document Description: Request to Participate Volume 2 Questionnaire

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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