Cynon Gateway North - Main Contractor Appointment - Market Engagement

Procurement reference

RCT07/25

Procurement description

The Cynon Gateway is a 1.2km proposed link road to connect the A4059 Aberdare Bypass, east of Penywaun to a new roundabout at Croesbychan (constructed as part of the A465 heads of valleys scheme). The proposed scheme is located approximately 2.6 km north west of Aberdare, and lies between the communities of Llwydcoed to the east and Penywaun to the west. The scheme also bisects the Afon Cynon (midway along the route) and Nant Hir (in the northern part of the route). An unnamed road leading to Gamlyn Isaf Cottage crosses the southern part of the proposed scheme. The proposed route lies adjacent to the residential village of Llwydcoed circa 500m to the east; the residential village of Penywaun circa 150m to the west and residential properties towards the north of Aberdare circa 600m to the south.The dates provided for in this notice are estimations and subject to other appointments such as Project Management.

Main category

Works

Delivery regions

• UKL15 - Central Valleys

Total value (estimated)

50000000 GBP Excluding VAT

60000000 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

29 May 2026, 00:00AM to 01 June 2029, 23:59PM

Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

CPV classifications

• 45100000 - Site preparation work
• 45000000 - Construction work

Delivery regions

• UKL15 - Central Valleys

Contract start date (estimated)

29 May 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

01 June 2029, 23:59PM

Engagement process description

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council are intending to hold a contractor engagement event on Friday 17th October at Cynon Suite, Valleys Innovation Centre, Abercynon, CF45 4SN at 10:30am

The event is not to shape the procurement process but to give suppliers/contractors an overview of the requirements before the tender process commences and to invite queries on but not limited to, the procurement strategy, the project scope and the contract.

If there were any major concerns or issues raised during the event that may affect the smooth delivery of the contract, then RCTCBC may consider amending the documents accordingly.

If suppliers are interested in attending this event, please can you register your interest on eTenderwales Project Reference: 60727 https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/374873020199B9DD0A05 by 12 noon 15th October 2025.

Please also indicate whether you wish to communicate with us via the Welsh language, so we can make the necessary arrangements. Please note that due to venue constraints, only three representatives from each organisation can attend.

Due date

17 October 2025, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

03 November 2025