AwardedAwarded 26 June 2025

Independent Assessor (AsBo, ApBo and DeBo) for the Cardiff Central Enhancement Programme (CCEP)

Transport for Wales · Public body

In brief

Transport for Wales awarded architecture and engineering and IT and software work to Ricardo Rail Limited on 26 June 2025.

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What the notice says

With a projected passenger growth of over 50% by 2043 means there is a need to upgrade the Cardiff Central railway station to meet the additional passenger demand whilst enhancing the passenger experience and integrating sustainable travel modes. Cardiff Central Enhancement Programme (CCEP), led by Transport for Wales (TfW) on behalf of the Welsh Government, proposes a series of enhancements at the station to address the following drivers for change: - Alleviate congestion and improve capacity within the station. - Improve user experience and facilities. - Enhance interchange, connectivity, and resilience. The aim of this contract notice is to procure an independent assessment and verification services for CCEP.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Ricardo Rail Limited (SME)
3 bids received
£348,570

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract award notice · notice 027798-2026

About the buyer

Transport for WalesLast 12 months

Procurements

32

Awards

12

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

  1. Wrexham Library and Information Service Feasibility Study (Proc-26-128)

    Wrexham County Borough CouncilWalesResearch and development, Management consultancy

    Open7 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £70kestimated
  2. Playground Inspections

    City & County of SwanseaWalesArchitecture and engineering

    Open8 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £10kestimated
  3. Asbestos Framework – Reactive & Planned Surveying Services and Removal Works

    Adra (Tai) CyfWalesConstruction, Building maintenance and repairs

    Open9 days left2 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £500kframework ceiling
  4. SCAPE Construction Works and Services Framework

    Scape Procure LimitedNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales, Northern IrelandEnergy and utilities, Construction

    Open9 days leftExpress interest5 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £8bnframework ceiling
  5. Pole Planting Framework

    National Grid UK LimitedEast Midlands, West Midlands, South West, WalesConstruction, Architecture and engineering

    Open14 days left4 lotsFramework

    £216mframework ceiling

From notice 027798-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.