--- title: "Temporary Works Designer (Track Design Railhead)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-38a279ab-d69c-4ca1-92da-5b297f058f9d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38a279ab-d69c-4ca1-92da-5b297f058f9d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38a279ab-d69c-4ca1-92da-5b297f058f9d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38a279ab-d69c-4ca1-92da-5b297f058f9d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FERROVIAL BAM RAIL SYSTEMS" published: "2026-05-01" --- # Temporary Works Designer (Track Design Railhead) Buyer: FERROVIAL BAM RAIL SYSTEMS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38a279ab-d69c-4ca1-92da-5b297f058f9d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38a279ab-d69c-4ca1-92da-5b297f058f9d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38a279ab-d69c-4ca1-92da-5b297f058f9d.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81a4ff89-4284-48d5-91e5-4b8dedd0ec22 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | 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 | FERROVIAL BAM RAIL SYSTEMS | | 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 - 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 - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### 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 - 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services - 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 - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 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 ## Release History - 1 May 2026 at 08:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81a4ff89-4284-48d5-91e5-4b8dedd0ec22 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81a4ff89-4284-48d5-91e5-4b8dedd0ec22 1st May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=111835576 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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