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

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/independent-assessor-asbo-apbo-and-debo-for-the-cardiff-central-enhancement-programme-ccep-ocds-h6vhtk-04b18c). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Transport for Wales: "Independent Assessor (AsBo, ApBo and DeBo) for the Cardiff Central Enhancement Programme (CCEP)". Published status: complete. Published Value: £600,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 25 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Transport for Wales](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/transport-for-wales-coh-09476013)
- **Published Value:** £600,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 25 November 2024 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Certification services, Civil engineering consultancy services, Construction consultancy services, Safety consultancy services, Systems consultancy services (+1 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKL
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Awarded Value:** £348,570 (exc. VAT, 1 contract)
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/independent-assessor-asbo-apbo-and-debo-for-the-cardiff-central-enhancement-programme-ccep-ocds-h6vhtk-04b18c#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-04b18c`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/independent-assessor-asbo-apbo-and-debo-for-the-cardiff-central-enhancement-programme-ccep-ocds-h6vhtk-04b18c#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fetenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/independent-assessor-asbo-apbo-and-debo-for-the-cardiff-central-enhancement-programme-ccep-ocds-h6vhtk-04b18c#participate

## Description
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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71311000, 71311200, 71530000, 72246000, 79132000, 79417000
- **Delivery regions:** UKL

- **Description:** The scope of this contract is to provide independent assessment and verification services for the Cardiff Central Enhancements Programme (CCEP).
The CCEP project scope can be found in Annex 1.
The project is managed and delivered by TfW, which is a c...

- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 027798-2026-C001104.00-1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **RICARDO RAIL LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-48896`
  - Value: £348,570 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** 027798-2026-C001104.00-1 (active)
  - Signed Value: £348,570
  - Signed Date: 25/06/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F027798-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-03-26T11:18:54.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T05:23:06.087Z
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