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Provision of CVL Transformation Works – Track, Drainage and Level Boarding (TDLB)

Transport for Wales

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Transport for Wales

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

Contact Email: procurement@tfw.wales

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
5300000.0 GBP
Gross: 6360000 GBP
Published
09 Mar 2026, 10:21
Deadline
16 Mar 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
works
CPV
45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

TfW are looking to appoint a contractor to deliver track, drainage and associated level boarding (TDLB) enhancements at a number of Core Valley Lines and Network Rail stations. As part of the TfW Core Valley Line (CVL) Transformation works, there is a requirement to improve the train services by increasing the speed of trains, increasing the frequency and reliability of services and to improve the passenger experience by providing level boarding at stations. To achieve these improvements the network will require new track and drainage infrastructure and improved platforms. A summary of the Works to be constructed as part of the Contract Scope include: Cathays LSI – Track Works Caerphilly Station – Track and Level Boarding (now removed from current scope) Cardiff Central Station – Track Works Danescourt Drainage (now removed from current scope) Coryton Station (now added to current scope) Mountain Ash to Fernhill Track Drainage Various Buffer Stop Enhancements and Replacements TfW intends to award further track, drainage and level boarding works through one of its live track contracts (including this contract) prior to the December 2026 timetable change, further details of which can be found in the ITT documents on etenderwales.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020755-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Scope for level boarding works to be varied into agreement as described in further detail in ITT Vol 1

Lot 1 Value: GBP 5,300,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 6,360,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-05-05T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-05-28T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (50%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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