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GWR - Framework for the provision of fabrication, structural repair and composite repair services in support of its Train & Rolling Stock (T&RS) maintenance operations

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 23 Sept 2026, 18:26.

Opportunity overview

Great Western Railway (GWR) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the provision of fabrication, structural repair and composite repair services in support of its Train & Rolling Stock (T&RS) maintenance operations. The objective of this procurement is to establish a reliable, responsive and technically competent supply base capable of supporting GWR with both planned and ad hoc fabrication and repair requirements. The Framework is divided into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Metal Fabrication and Non-Structural Repairs: metal fabrication, replacement panel production and non-structural bodywork repairs. Lot 2 - Structural Repairs: structural repair services to vehicle body shells and load-bearing structures, including specialist welding and associated engineering activities. Lot 3 - Composite Repairs: specialist repair and refurbishment of composite components and structures.

Classification

  • CPV50200000 — Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

Lots

  • Metalwork, Fabrication and Non-Structural Body Repairs£7m
  • Structural Bodywork Repairs, Heavy Fabrication and Coded Welding£7m
  • GRP, Composite and Moulded Bodywork Repairs and Fabrication£7m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
FX1424
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
A single-stage procurement process will be undertaken to identify and appoint suppliers to the Framework. Tenderers will be invited to submit a tender for the specific Lot(s) in which they wish to participate. Once the Framework has been established, further call-off competitions will be undertaken among the appointed suppliers for specific fabrication works as requirements arise.

Special regime

utilities

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Is Open Framework Scheme
Yes
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
A mini-competition will be conducted to determine the successful bidder for each specific commission.
Open Framework Scheme End Date
10 Dec 2031, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
7 Oct 2026, 18:00

Enquiry period

Ends
7 Oct 2026, 18:00

Expected award period

Ends
14 Nov 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Metalwork, Fabrication and Non-Structural Body Repairs
Description
Provision of metal fabrication, manufacture, replacement panel production and non-structural bodywork repairs to railway rolling stock. This Lot is primarily intended for suppliers specialising in sheet metal work, fabrication, panel manufacture and cosmetic body repairs that do not affect the primary vehicle structure.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
8,400,000
Amount
7,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Contractual

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
11 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
10 Dec 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
10 Dec 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The Framework will have an initial term of three years, with the option to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods, subject to the Authority's requirements and satisfactory performance.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Structural Bodywork Repairs, Heavy Fabrication and Coded Welding
Description
Provision of structural repair services to railway vehicle body shells and associated load-bearing structures. This Lot is intended for suppliers possessing the necessary railway engineering competence, coded welding capability and quality controls required for safety-critical repairs. The framework will be aligned with EN 15085-6, EN 12663, EN 15227, relevant Railway Group Standards, Rail Industry Standards (RIS), OEM requirements and applicable vehicle acceptance processes.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
8,200,000
Amount
7,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Contractual

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
11 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
10 Dec 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
10 Dec 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The Framework will have an initial term of three years, with the option to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods, subject to the Authority's requirements and satisfactory performance.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
GRP, Composite and Moulded Bodywork Repairs and Fabrication
Description
Provision of specialist GRP, composite and moulded component repair, manufacture and refurbishment services. This Lot is intended for suppliers specialising in fibreglass, composite materials, mould manufacture and vehicle exterior body mouldings and internal panels.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
8,200,000
Amount
7,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Contractual

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
11 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
10 Dec 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
10 Dec 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The Framework will have an initial term of three years, with the option to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods, subject to the Authority's requirements and satisfactory performance.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50200000
Description
Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50200000
Description
Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50200000
Description
Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 3
Id
086536-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
11 Sept 2026, 15:12
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-05113733

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
05113733

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PXVG-2764-GZCQ

Address

Street Address
Milford House 1 Milford Street
Locality
Wiltshire
Postal Code
SN1 1HL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKK14

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
privateUtility
Description
Private utility

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Wiltshire · UKK14 · SN1 1HL · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 086536-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·