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01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)

Core Valley Lines (CVL) Ancillary Track Works

  • First published: 19 December 2024
  • Last modified: 19 December 2024
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-146522
Published by:
Transport for Wales
Authority ID:
AA50685
Publication date:
19 December 2024
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
No

Abstract

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 CPV: 45234100, 34946000, 34631200.

Full notice text

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

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
34631200 Buffers and drawgear Parts of locomotives or rolling stock
45234100 Railway construction works Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
34946000 Railway-track construction materials and supplies Railway equipment

Delivery locations

ID Description
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
1015 Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
1016 Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
Procurement@tfw.wales
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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