Core Valley Lines (CVL) Ancillary Track Works

Concepts

• pontypridd
• railway construction
• construction work
• railway track construction materials and supplies
• track improvement works
• rhymney line
• core valley lines
• city lines
• ancillary track works
• other improvement works

Location

Wales: Cardiff and Merthyr (CAM) lines, City Lines (CTL), Rhymney Line (RHY) and on the Cardiff Bay Line (BAY)

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

Total Quantity or Scope

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. … 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. 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.

CPV Codes

• 45234100 - Railway construction works
• 34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies
• 34631200 - Buffers and drawgear

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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 https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=146522. (WA Ref:146522)