Transport of slabs
The contract covers the transportation of approximately 12,000 precast concrete slab-track units, representing around 2,400 HGV loads, from the PACADAR UK factory to multiple delivery locations along the HS2 route. The buyer is Ferrovial BAM Rail Systems, a rail infrastructure organisation supporting delivery of the HS2 programme. The supplier must provide suitable HGV transport capable of safely carrying five slab units per load, maintain consistent fleet capacity, and comply with all applicable transport, safety and load-restraint regulations; factory loading and site offloading will be undertaken by others. The estimated contract value is £100,000, with the delivery timeframe to be established through the HS2 programme requirements. Work will take place at the PACADAR UK factory and various sites along the HS2 corridor in the United Kingdom. The critical qualification requirement is demonstrable transport capability and available fleet capacity for the required slab loads while meeting all relevant legal and safety requirements.
Buyer: Ferrovial BAM Rail Systems. Source: Contracts Finder. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £100k
- Bids close: 4 Nov 2026
- Location: United Kingdom
- Contract period: 16 Jul 2029 to 17 Jul 2029
- Category: Support services for road transport (63712000)
From the official notice
This opportunity supports the delivery of the HS2 programme and involves the transportation of precast concrete slab-track units from the PACADAR UK factory to multiple locations along the HS2 route. The requirement is for approximately 12,000 slabs, equating to around 2,400 HGV loads, making it a significant logistics package with a consistent volume of work. Suppliers will be required to provide suitable HGV transport capable of safely carrying five slab units per load while complying with all relevant transport, safety and load restraint regulations. Deliveries will be made to various locations along the HS2 corridor, with loading at the factory and offloading at site undertaken by others. Interested suppliers will be asked to demonstrate their transport capability, available fleet capacity and proposed delivery approach, together with competitive commercial rates. Further information on the scope, delivery requirements, indicative volumes and pricing structure is available within the attached documentation.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 4 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £100k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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