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First Greater Western Limited · Private utility

In brief

First Greater Western Limited was looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.

It is a framework worth up to £16,128,000 including VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 5 October 2026.

It is split into 7 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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

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

What the notice says

This procurement process is being advertised and run by First Greater Western Limited on its own behalf and on behalf of the successor operator of the rail passenger transport services in respect of Great Western Railway. That successor operator will be a public sector company, is expected to be a wholly owned subsidiary of DfT OLR Holdings Limited and will be ultimately owned by the Secretary of State for Transport. The date for transfer of the current operations to the successor operator is not yet confirmed. Where the transfer is completed before contract award under this procurement process, the successor operator may elect (but will not be obliged) to carry on with this procurement…Read the full description
This procurement process is being advertised and run by First Greater Western Limited on its own behalf and on behalf of the successor operator of the rail passenger transport services in respect of Great Western Railway. That successor operator will be a public sector company, is expected to be a wholly owned subsidiary of DfT OLR Holdings Limited and will be ultimately owned by the Secretary of State for Transport. The date for transfer of the current operations to the successor operator is not yet confirmed. Where the transfer is completed before contract award under this procurement process, the successor operator may elect (but will not be obliged) to carry on with this procurement process in place of First Greater Western Limited, by taking on the role of contracting entity from the date of completion of the transfer (with this notice and all other procurement documents to be interpreted accordingly). Where the transfer is not yet completed by the time of contract award, contractual rights may be included in the contractual arrangements to enable transfer to the successor operator. Bidders should note that this procurement process (if ongoing), or any awarded contract, may be included in a transfer scheme made by the Secretary of State under section 12 of the Railways Act 2005, or the transfer may be effected outside of, or separate from, such a scheme. Framework: Services will be called off under a bespoke consultancy framework agreement and will be awarded via mini-competitions or direct award. Spend across lots may increase or decrease over time due to changes in requirements, budget availability, or strategic priorities. GWR will reserve the right to allocate spend flexibly across lots as needed. The framework is intended to provide a compliant route to market; however, no supplier is guaranteed any volume of work, value of spend, or number of call‑offs during the framework term. Call-Off Tenders: Once appointed, framework suppliers will be invited to compete for individual projects through mini‑competitions. Each mini‑competition will include a defined scope, pricing schedule, and specific evaluation criteria. Direct Award will be permitted across all Lots, where in line with the framework buying process, including circumstances where Lot 6 is applicable. Evaluation weightings for Technical and Commercial submissions will vary depending on the complexity and nature of the project, typically within the following ranges: • Technical: 10% - 90% • Commercial: 10% - 90% The applicable weighting for each mini-competition will be clearly stated in the call-off documentation. Call-off contracts will be awarded under the bespoke framework agreement. This process ensures a fair, transparent, and flexible framework that maintains competitive tension while achieving the best balance of quality and value for money across all works.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Lot 1 - Project Design
5 October 2026 to 4 October 2028
What this lot covers

Architect & Principal Designer (APA/BAPA) Civil & Structural Works Engineer Civil/Structural (or other discipline) as Lead Consultant & Principal Designer Mechanical & Electrical Engineer M&E Engineer as Lead Consultant & Principal Designer Architect & Principal Designer (Minor Projects - Landlord's Consent) Spend across lots may increase or decrease over time due to changes in requirements, budget availability, or strategic priorities. GWR will reserve the right to allocate spend flexibly across lots as needed.

Architecture and engineering£2,304,000
Lot 2 - SISS Engineer
5 October 2026 to 4 October 2028
What this lot covers

SISS Engineer/Specialist. Spend across lots may increase or decrease over time due to changes in requirements, budget availability, or strategic priorities. GWR will reserve the right to allocate spend flexibly across lots as needed. The framework is intended to provide a compliant route to market; however, no supplier is guaranteed any volume of work, value of spend, or number of call‑offs during the framework term.

Architecture and engineering£2,304,000
Lot 3 - Contract Administrator
5 October 2026 to 4 October 2028
What this lot covers

Contract Administrator (CA) Employer's Agent (EA) Spend across lots may increase or decrease over time due to changes in requirements, budget availability, or strategic priorities. GWR will reserve the right to allocate spend flexibly across lots as needed. The framework is intended to provide a compliant route to market; however, no supplier is guaranteed any volume of work, value of spend, or number of call‑offs during the framework term.

Architecture and engineering£2,304,000
Lot 4 - QS/Cost Manager
5 October 2026 to 4 October 2028
What this lot covers

Cost Manager (QS role) Cost Manager & Contract Administrator Spend across lots may increase or decrease over time due to changes in requirements, budget availability, or strategic priorities. GWR will reserve the right to allocate spend flexibly across lots as needed. The framework is intended to provide a compliant route to market; however, no supplier is guaranteed any volume of work, value of spend, or number of call‑offs during the framework term.

Architecture and engineering£2,304,000
Lot 5 - Infrastructure & Design, Design & Signalling
5 October 2026 to 4 October 2028
What this lot covers

Engineer & Principal Designer Mechanical & Electrical Engineer Signalling & Infrastructure Engineer Spend across lots may increase or decrease over time due to changes in requirements, budget availability, or strategic priorities. GWR will reserve the right to allocate spend flexibly across lots as needed. The framework is intended to provide a compliant route to market; however, no supplier is guaranteed any volume of work, value of spend, or number of call‑offs during the framework term.

Architecture and engineering£2,304,000
Lot 6 - Ad-Hoc Consultancy Services & Minor Works Delivery up to £75k
5 October 2026 to 4 October 2028
What this lot covers

Property & Stations + Depots - Ad hoc Consultancy Services & Minor Works Spend across lots may increase or decrease over time due to changes in requirements, budget availability, or strategic priorities. GWR will reserve the right to allocate spend flexibly across lots as needed. The framework is intended to provide a compliant route to market; however, no supplier is guaranteed any volume of work, value of spend, or number of call‑offs during the framework term.

Architecture and engineering£2,304,000
Lot 7 - Clerk of Works & Technical Guardian
5 October 2026 to 4 October 2028
What this lot covers

Clerk of Works Technical Guardian Spend across lots may increase or decrease over time due to changes in requirements, budget availability, or strategic priorities. GWR will reserve the right to allocate spend flexibly across lots as needed. The framework is intended to provide a compliant route to market; however, no supplier is guaranteed any volume of work, value of spend, or number of call‑offs during the framework term.

Architecture and engineering£2,304,000

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 038020-2026

About the buyer

First Greater Western LimitedLast 12 months

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54

Awards

22

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From notice 038020-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.