Tender

Professional Services - Ferrovial-BAM Joint Venture - HS2 Rail Systems

FERROVIAL BAM RAIL SYSTEMS

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Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 08:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Ferrovial BAM Rail Systems (FBRS) Joint Venture is actively seeking recruitment agencies to provide professional and technical staff for the HS2 Rail Systems programme. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the notice having been published on 17th February 2026. The deadline for submission is 2nd March 2026. The focus is on recruitment services, classified under CPV code 79600000, and the procurement will take place across various locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and several overseas territories. The estimated contract value ranges from £250,000 to £500,000. The contracting period commences on 12th May 2026 and concludes on 14th May 2029.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for recruitment agencies with a strong track record in supplying white-collar personnel for large-scale infrastructure or rail projects. Agencies that exhibit robust compliance processes and expertise in IR35 management and candidate vetting are particularly encouraged to apply. While the procurement process is not specifically intended for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses capable of fulfilling the stringent criteria set by the FBRS JV procurement procedures will find this a valuable opportunity to expand their operations in the niche market of rail system recruitment services.

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Notice Title

Professional Services - Ferrovial-BAM Joint Venture - HS2 Rail Systems

Notice Description

FBRS JV (Ferrovial-BAM Joint Venture) is seeking recruitment agencies to support the supply of professional and technical staff for the HS2 Rail Systems programme. Agencies must demonstrate experience providing white-collar personnel within major infrastructure or rail projects and have robust compliance processes, including IR35 management and candidate vetting. Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to participate in a formal ITT process in accordance with FBRS JV Procurement Procedures and HS2 Works Information requirements. This notice is issued for transparency and does not constitute a commitment to award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b20cd26-8f82-4e4b-aa4b-4c4d7c56b235
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85b1bff7-5c1c-436e-8454-0cf8b6528330
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 14 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FERROVIAL BAM RAIL SYSTEMS
Contact Name
Scott Craib
Contact Email
scott.craib@bam.com
Contact Phone
07880011689

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2ND
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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