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LWR Trailer Solution

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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21 Jul 2026 at 14:34

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21 Jul 2026 at 13:23

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15 Jul 2026 at 12:10

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Summary of the contracting process

Ferrovial BAM Rail Systems, through BIP Solutions Limited, is seeking a road-rail trailer solution for transporting and handling 216-metre welded rail sections in both tracked and trackless environments, including tunnels. The requirement covers specialist transport equipment capable of carrying at least eight rail sections per load and operating on roads and railways. The solution may be bespoke, modified from an existing asset or based on a proven product. It must support rail construction and related transport activities. Delivery and use may take place in the United Kingdom, Europe and international locations, including the rest of the world. The procurement is categorised as a service, with associated vehicle, rolling stock and railway construction elements.

The process reached tender: the buyer invited suppliers to submit expressions of interest. Responses were due by 30 July 2026 at 5:00pm. The intended contract period is 3 November 2026 to 2 November 2027. The estimated value is between £100,000 and £150,000, excluding any applicable taxes. There are no stated lots. Suppliers must provide technical evidence that their solution can carry at least eight 216-metre rail sections, operate on road and rail, negotiate curves with a 5,000-metre radius, handle canted sections with a maximum 160mm cant deficiency, manage gradients up to 3.50%, and achieve speeds above 10km/h. Evaluation will therefore depend on demonstrated technical compliance and capability.

This opportunity suits small and medium-sized businesses with expertise in road-rail plant, specialist rail handling equipment or heavy transport solutions. It is relevant to manufacturers, engineering firms, asset owners and integrators able to design, modify or repurpose equipment for demanding railway environments. Strong candidates will have practical experience of transporting long welded rail, working across tracked and trackless settings, and operating in tunnels. The buyer is also seeking evidence of safe design, certification, testing, operation and maintenance, so suppliers need suitable engineering controls, assurance processes and technical personnel. Experience delivering bespoke or proven equipment solutions will be useful, as will the ability to support reuse, asset repurposing and lower-carbon outcomes throughout the equipment lifecycle.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LWR Trailer Solution

Notice Description

FBRS JV is seeking expressions of interest from suppliers capable of providing a road-rail trailer solution to transport and handle 216m long welded rail sections across tracked and trackless environments, including tunnels. The solution may be bespoke, modified from an existing asset, or based on a proven product. It must be capable of safely transporting at least eight 216m rail sections per load, operating on both road and rail, negotiating 5,000m radius curves, maximum 160mm canted sections can't deficiency, 3.50% maximum gradients, and achieving speeds above 10km/h, subject to supplier technical evidence. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate relevant capability and experience in road-rail plant, specialist rail handling equipment, design/modification, certification, testing, operation, and maintenance. FBRS JV is also interested in solutions that support reuse, asset repurposing, and lower-carbon outcomes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60787e4f-7c45-4132-a048-38615e31b2fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5246ae2a-22f7-4287-a72d-e984e9a97e96
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
Other - Not Specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

34130000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of goods

34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

45213320 - Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport

45213350 - Construction work for buildings relating to various means of transport

45234000 - Construction work for railways and cable transport systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2026 - 2 Nov 2027 6-12 months
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
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Additional Buyers

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
Postcode Area
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

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