--- title: "LWR Trailer Solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7d2a6c67-6138-4bf9-919f-a3461549aafb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d2a6c67-6138-4bf9-919f-a3461549aafb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d2a6c67-6138-4bf9-919f-a3461549aafb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d2a6c67-6138-4bf9-919f-a3461549aafb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Ferrovial BAM Rail Systems" published: "2026-08-18" --- # LWR Trailer Solution Buyer: Ferrovial BAM Rail Systems Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d2a6c67-6138-4bf9-919f-a3461549aafb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d2a6c67-6138-4bf9-919f-a3461549aafb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d2a6c67-6138-4bf9-919f-a3461549aafb.json) ## Summary Ferrovial BAM Rail Systems is seeking a road-rail trailer solution for transporting and handling 216-metre welded rail sections across both tracked and trackless environments, including tunnels. The requirement covers a trailer capable of operating on road and rail, carrying at least eight 216-metre rail sections per load, negotiating curves and gradients, and operating on canted track at specified limits and speeds above 10 km/h, subject to technical evidence. The solution may be bespoke, modified from an existing asset or based on a proven product. This is a specialist rail plant and equipment services requirement, with delivery potentially covering the United Kingdom and wider international locations. The process reached tender: Ferrovial BAM Rail Systems invited suppliers to submit expressions of interest. Responses were due by 26 August 2026 at 5:00 pm. The contract period is 3 November 2026 to 2 November 2027. Its estimated value is between £100,000 and £150,000, inclusive of the stated minimum and maximum values, in GBP. The procurement is classified mainly as services and also covers goods transport vehicles, railway rolling stock, freight wagons and railway construction-related requirements. The stated evaluation basis is supplier technical evidence demonstrating that the proposed solution can meet the required load capacity, road-rail operation, route geometry, gradients, cant deficiency and speed performance. This opportunity suits SMEs with proven capability in road-rail plant, specialist rail handling equipment or railway freight equipment. Strong candidates will be able to design or modify trailers, provide certification and testing, and support safe operation and maintenance. Relevant experience should cover transporting very long welded rail sections across rail infrastructure and difficult environments such as tunnels, including demonstrating performance against demanding curvature, gradient, cant and speed requirements. Suppliers with an existing proven product, or the engineering capacity to develop a bespoke or repurposed asset, are well placed. The buyer is also interested in solutions that enable asset reuse, repurposing and lower-carbon delivery, which may favour businesses with practical sustainability experience alongside robust engineering and assurance capabilities. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6baa28b1-fce6-422a-8c28-0b43c9d5ca21 | | 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 | 18 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Nov 2026 - 2 Nov 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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 | | Postcode area | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 34130000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of goods - 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts - 34621100 - Railway freight wagons - 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 ## Release History - 18 Aug 2026 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6baa28b1-fce6-422a-8c28-0b43c9d5ca21 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6baa28b1-fce6-422a-8c28-0b43c9d5ca21 18th August 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.co.uk/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=117882744 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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