Supply of Slab Track Systems for Rail Projects

Ferrovial BAM Rail Systems is seeking suppliers for the design and provision of standard and resilient slab track systems for urban, central, and northern areas. This contract involves the procurement of all permanent way materials, including precast slab systems for switches and crossing units (S&C) and rail expansion devices (REDs). The ironwork supplier for S&C and REDs is predetermined by HS2 (Voestalpine Turnout Technology). The contract includes a detailed scope of work, which outlines the responsibilities of the supplier and other parties involved in the design and supply of the slab track systems. This encompasses bearers/slabs, rail fastening systems, and any supporting layers above the Frost Protection Layer (FPL), as well as structures and stations provided by others, including any necessary reinforcement. The contract also specifies the responsibilities for the resilient slab track, which includes the supplier's resilient bearers or precast elements, along with associated components such as reinforcement, resilient pads, and fixing arrangements for rail fastenings and S&C. Interested suppliers can find more details and submit their proposals by visiting the provided link. The deadline for submissions is July 18, 2025, and the total contract value is £70 million.