Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Transport for Wales
3 Llys Cadwyn, Taff Street
Pontypridd
CF37 4TH
UK
Telephone: +44 2921673434
E-mail: Procurement@tfw.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://tfw.wales
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA50685
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Transport
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Core Valley Lines (CVL) Ancillary Track Works
Reference number: C001136.00
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45234100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
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
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
3 500 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34946000
34631200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Cardiff and Merthyr (CAM) lines, City Lines (CTL), Rhymney Line (RHY) and on the Cardiff Bay Line (BAY).
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.14) Additional information
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.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
02/06/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Expressions of Interest are to be submitted by the 31/01/25. Should there be sufficient expressions of interest received, the indicative timetable may apply. The Authority reserves the right to amend the timetable if needed:
Tender Issue: 03/03/25
Tender Return: 15/04/25
Anticipated Award: 02/06/25
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=146522.
(WA Ref:146522)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/12/2024