Tender

Temporary Works Designer (Track Design Railhead)

FERROVIAL BAM RAIL SYSTEMS

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Tender

01 May 2026 at 08:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Ferrovial BAM Rail Systems, located in London, concerns the design of temporary rail track works under the title "Temporary Works Designer (Track Design Railhead)". This tender falls under the civil engineering consultancy services category, with specific focus on construction and engineering design consultancy. The project is slated to take place across several locations including West Ruislip (Copthall), Chiltern South, Berkswell, and Washwood Heath in the UK, among other potential overseas locations. The tender process is currently active, with the deadline for submissions set for 15th May 2026, ahead of an anticipated mobilisation in September 2026 and a full start in February 2027.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in civil, engineering, and construction consultancy services, especially those that can offer integration and coordination expertise between temporary and permanent works. With an estimated contract value of £2.5 million, this tender is particularly suitable for SMEs. Companies with expertise in designing track layouts, geometry, drainage, and infrastructure for rail systems are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for business growth. The project also aligns with consultative engineering, project management, and safety consultancy services, making it an ideal match for firms looking to expand in these areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary Works Designer (Track Design Railhead)

Notice Description

To construct the main works, the (Ferrovial BAM JV) Track Systems Contractor (FBRS) will develop and operate temporary railheads/connections to the Network Rail infrastructure, to meet the construction logistics requirements for material deliveries by rail and support the requirements of other Railway System Contractors from the Alliance. These railheads/connections require temporary rail track works that will not form part of the final permanent works. The Temporary Railhead designs required are located at: * West Ruislip (Copthall) Temporary Railhead * Chiltern South Temporary Railhead * Berkswell Temporary Railhead * Washwood Heath Temporary Connection The Consultant shall achieve integration and coordination between temporary and permanent works design, liaising with the Permanent Works Designer. The scope of this required design works are as follows - Track layout and geometry, Track, Track drainage, LWR and S&C hardstanding areas, gantry foundations. Potential mobilization start (soft start) in September 2026 - then estimated full start February 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81a4ff89-4284-48d5-91e5-4b8dedd0ec22
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

80 - Education and training services

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98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

22314000 - Designs

71220000 - Architectural design services

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71317200 - Health and safety services

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71320000 - Engineering design services

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

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73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

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79415200 - Design consultancy services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

79933000 - Design support services

80330000 - Safety education services

90721000 - Environmental safety services

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
15 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FERROVIAL BAM RAIL SYSTEMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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