Railway Tender Writing

Here at BWS, we help railway contractors, suppliers, and service providers secure more work by producing high-quality tenders tailored to the specific demands of the rail industry. Whether you’re bidding for Network Rail frameworks, depot maintenance, signalling projects, or infrastructure enhancements, our expertise ensures your bid stands out from the get go.

At BWS, we understand the unique requirements involved with bidding for railway tenders. Buyers expect not just technical capability but evidence of compliance with rail-specific standards including RISQS accreditation, safety management systems, and adherence to relevant Network Rail and ORR regulations.

• Strict compliance & accreditation requirements: Rail tenders often demand RISQS accreditation, safety case evidence, and detailed compliance documentation. Many bidders fail to present this information in a way that satisfies assessors, meaning their bid fails before it even gets looked at.
• Highly technical specifications: Explaining complex engineering or operational processes within strict word counts can be difficult, particularly while keeping language clear and accessible to evaluators. We know how to balance keeping bids jargon-free while remaining detailed enough.
• Heavy documentation burden: Rail tenders require a wide range of documents to support the bid – such as safety management plans, environmental impact assessments, and training records – which can be time-consuming to compile. Luckily, we can handle it for you.
• Complex tender portals: Procurement systems used for railway contracts can be challenging and complex to navigate. Formatting errors or missing files can lead to disqualification, even for otherwise strong bids – so let us handle it.