--- title: "Specialist Consultancy - Review and Impact Assessment of Railway Survey Standard" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-128d4adf-c76c-4052-be97-68e291e38478" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-128d4adf-c76c-4052-be97-68e291e38478" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-128d4adf-c76c-4052-be97-68e291e38478.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-128d4adf-c76c-4052-be97-68e291e38478.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED" published: "2026-03-18" --- # Specialist Consultancy - Review and Impact Assessment of Railway Survey Standard Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-128d4adf-c76c-4052-be97-68e291e38478 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-128d4adf-c76c-4052-be97-68e291e38478) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-128d4adf-c76c-4052-be97-68e291e38478.json) ## Summary The contracting authority, BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED, is seeking to procure specialist consultancy services for the review and impact assessment of the Railway Survey Standard Revision P02, under the HS2 project led by Ferrovial Construction / BAM Nuttall JV (FBRS JV). This tender, titled "Specialist Consultancy - Review and Impact Assessment of Railway Survey Standard", falls under the railway construction works and civil engineering consultancy services. Located in London, UK, this tender is in the 'Tender' stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest by 1st April 2026. The procurement follows a competitive quotation method, and the contract period is expected to run between 29th May and 19th June 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in technical reviews, impact assessments, and consultancy services within the railway sector. The structured process involves initial review, query preparation, and impact assessment, offering insights into resource, programme, and constructability considerations related to the revised survey standard. This contract requires expertise in technical consultancy and impact analysis, making it ideal for businesses with experience in civil engineering and railway operations. It offers the potential to influence significant aspects of the HS2 project, providing visibility and credentials in a high-profile UK infrastructure project. ## Notice FBRS JV is seeking a specialist consultancy to undertake a structured technical review and impact assessment of the updated Railway Survey Standard Revision P02. The purpose of this commission is to support the project team in understanding the practical implications of the revised standard and to help inform project delivery planning across the Rail Systems lots (HRS13, HRS14 and HRS15). The review will assess how the requirements in Revision P02 may influence survey methodology, resourcing, programme, constructability and associated delivery considerations. The consultancy will also support FBRS in preparing any clarification queries needed to ensure the standard is fully and consistently interpreted. Scope of Services The consultancy will complete the work in three structured stages: 1. Initial Technical Review Review Railway Survey Standard Revision P02 and any referenced materials. Provide a high level assessment of the clarity, practicality and feasibility of the requirements. Identify any areas where further clarification may support consistent interpretation or implementation. 2. Preparation of Clarification Queries Develop a set of structured technical queries to be submitted by FBRS where further detail or confirmation would support planning and implementation. Clearly state assumptions where appropriate and present questions in a clear, structured format. FBRS will manage the submission and receipt of responses. 3. Impact Assessment Following the receipt of any clarification responses, the consultancy will provide a full impact assessment covering potential effects on: resource requirements programme and sequencing implications survey methodologies and deliverables equipment and technology needs constructability and site execution considerations commercial and cost-related impacts opportunities for optimisation or alternative approaches A final report will consolidate key findings, clarifications, assumptions and quantified or qualitative impacts to support internal project planning. About the buyer's selection process: This subcontract opportunity will be advertised on CompeteFor for 10 working days before removal. Feedback will be provided to all applicants who have expressed an interest in the works following the award of the opportunity. Organisations wishing to express interest should do so by completing the CompeteFor questionnaire. About the buyer: HS2 has appointed Ferrovial Construction / BAM Nuttall JV (FBJV) for contracts totalling almost 140 miles of track between London and the West Midlands. Ferrovial BAM will oversee the design and construction of the HS2 track infrastructure, manage construction logistics and support the testing and commissioning phase. Additional information: Deliverables as follows; Initial Feasibility Review Report Structured Technical Queries for Client Clarification Full Impact Assessment Report Summary of risks, constraints and opportunities Recommendations for implementation and next steps ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fee6362f-9a3c-4efa-a697-165b2eb47270 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 May 2026 - 19 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 2ND | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Regent's Park | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45234100 - Railway construction works - 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Mar 2026 at 13:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fee6362f-9a3c-4efa-a697-165b2eb47270 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fee6362f-9a3c-4efa-a697-165b2eb47270 18th March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=109123327 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-128d4adf-c76c-4052-be97-68e291e38478. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-128d4adf-c76c-4052-be97-68e291e38478.json.