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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: TEMPORARY WORKS DESIGNER – FRAMEWORK
2. Awarding Authority: Ferrovial BAM Rail Systems, GB. Web:
3. Contract type: Service contract
Open
4. Description: To construct the main works, the Awarding Authority Track Systems Contractor (FBRS) will develop and operate various compounds (including railheads) along the route, to meet the construction logistics requirements of FBRS and also support the requirements of other Railway System Contractors from the Alliance. These compounds will require temporary works that will not form part of the final permanent works.
The number and location of the compounds to be used are still to be confirmed at this stage:
The Consultant shall achieve integration and coordination between temporary and permanent works design, liaising with the Permanent Works Designer where required.
Examples of the scope of this required design works are as follows (but Temporary site buildings and offices
Temporary utilities & services
Temporary roadways and hardstandings
Temporary site drainage systems
Fencing
Lighting & Security systems
Note: the scope does not include any design of Track layouts and geometry, Track, Track drainage, LWR and S&C hardstanding areas, associated gantry foundations within the railheads.
Potential mobilization start (soft start) in October 2026 – then estimated full start February 2027.
5. CPV Code(s): 71530000, 71621000, 71317200, 79410000, 72224000, 98112000, 71220000, 79417000, 71242000, 73200000, 71311000, 79411100, 80330000, 71322000, 71320000, 71311300, 79411000, 98110000, 90721000, 79400000, 79415200, 71318000, 22314000, 71311200, 79933000, 73000000, 71310000, 71600000
6. NUTS code(s): UKG, UKG3, UKG31, UKI, UKG24, UKG13
7. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: Delivery point In person at Birmingham & London HS2 offices including compounds, with remote working
The Phase One route comprises approximately 220 km of predominantly double-track high-speed railway running north from Euston Station in London to a junction with the West Coast Main Line at Handsacre in Staffordshire, with a spur from Water Orton in Warwickshire to a terminus at Birmingham Curzon Street. Phase One includes intermediate stations at Old Oak Common in London and Birmingham Interchange and a grade-separated junction (Delta Junction) to the east of Birmingham, with connections to facilitate the eastern leg of HS2 (Phase 2b).
8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Supply chain ID 394402-FBRS HS2 Railway Systems Track Systems for Phase One
9. Estimated value of requirement: Estimated contract value (GBP) I: GBP 500k to 1m
10. CompeteFor response deadline 15.5.2026 (16:30).
11. Address to which they must be sent: Note: This is a CompeteFor opportunity. Opportunities may be with both public and private sector businesses. To apply, please click the following link to register on the CompeteFor portal Web:
12. Other information: Opportunity Method Contract Opportunity
Opportunity Status Open
Opportunity Type Private Sector
Notice Type Notice
Nature of Opportunity Services
Procedure type Open
About the buyer’s selection process:
Industry standard selection process taking into account cost/experience/capability/robustness/delivery
About the buyer:
Ferrovial BAM Rail Systems is a JV Contractor on the HS2 Project, delivering the Track System and associated works under Phase One. The Phase One route comprises approximately 220 km of predominantly double-track high-speed railway running north from Euston Station in London to a junction with the West Coast Main Line at Handsacre in Staffordshire, with a spur from Water Orton in Warwickshire to a terminus at Birmingham Curzon Street. Phase One includes intermediate stations at Old Oak Common in London and Birmingham Interchange and a grade-separated junction (Delta Junction) to the east of Birmingham, with connections to facilitate the eastern leg of HS2 (Phase 2b).
Details of specialist staff required (if any) N/A
Estimated tender close date 30/06/2026
Estimated contract award date 07/09/2026
Estimated contract start date 05/10/2026
Estimated contract end date 30/09/2027
Is SME Yes
Is VCO No
Is framework agreement Yes
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