Open15 days left · express interest by 6pm, Wednesday 14 October 2026

GWR - Approved Specialist Cleaning Products

First Greater Western Limited · Private utility

In brief

First Greater Western Limited is looking for suppliers for this contract (London, South East, South West).

The estimated value is £900,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 1 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

This is the first stage: register your interest by 6pm, Wednesday 14 October 2026, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Express interest by: 6pm, Wednesday 14 October 2026
Questions by: 6pm, Wednesday 14 October 2026

This is the first stage. You register interest now, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid later.

How bids are scored

Technical 40% · Commercial 50% · Contract 10%

A balance of quality and price.

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for similar contracts in this region (from 2514 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

Tender documents

What the notice says

Procurement of approved specialist cleaning products suitable for professional and commercial use, including task-specific cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, degreasers, sanitising agents, surface cleaners, and associated consumables. All products must meet applicable health, safety, environmental, and COSHH requirements and be supplied with relevant Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and manufacturer instructions. Products shall be compatible with the intended surfaces and cleaning equipment and sourced from approved or recognised suppliers to ensure consistent quality and performance.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 15 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £900,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in London, South East, South West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: s2c-uk62.waxdigital.com.
Send clarification questions before 6pm, Wednesday 14 October 2026.
Register your interest before 6pm, Wednesday 14 October 2026. Shortlisted suppliers are then invited to bid.

Timeline

18 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 088909-2026

About the buyer

First Greater Western LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most

Emeg Group Limited2 contracts
Trans Data Management Ltd2 contracts
ASTRA SIGNS LIMITED - Trading as Astra Group1 contract
Adecco UK Limited1 contract
Amaro Group Ltd1 contract
Apcoa Parking UK Ltd1 contract
Cavendish Place (Eastbourne) T/A SIGNTEK1 contract
Craig & Derricott Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from First Greater Western Limited

From notice 088909-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 18 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.