Construction Contract Leads
London
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 3
Status Active
Published 11th Sep 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06f85c |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | £21,000,000 |
London
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 3
Status Active
Published 11th Sep 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06f85c |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | £21,000,000 |
Scope
Reference
FX1424
Description
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.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
A series of frameworks with substantially the same terms. Awarded suppliers are carried over and new suppliers can bid.
Total value (estimated)
- £21,000,000 excluding VAT
- £25,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 December 2026 to 10 December 2029
- Possible extension to 10 December 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
Contract locations
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Lot 1. 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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £7,000,000 excluding VAT
- £8,400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. 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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £7,000,000 excluding VAT
- £8,200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. 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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £7,000,000 excluding VAT
- £8,200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
10 December 2031
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
A mini-competition will be conducted to determine the successful bidder for each specific commission.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Metalwork, Fabrication and Non-Structural Body Repairs
Lot 2. Structural Bodywork Repairs, Heavy Fabrication and Coded Welding
Lot 3. GRP, Composite and Moulded Bodywork Repairs and Fabrication
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 October 2026, 6:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
7 October 2026, 6:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
14 November 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 50% |
| Commercial | Price | 40% |
| Contractual | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
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.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://s2c-uk62.waxdigital.com/FirstGroupPlc/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=5312&Culture=en-GB
Contracting authority
FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED
- Companies House: 05113733
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXVG-2764-GZCQ
Milford House 1 Milford Street
Wiltshire
SN1 1HL
United Kingdom
Email: procurement [at] gwr.com
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Private utility