Scope
Description
Background:
First Greater Western Limited, trading as "Great Western Railway" (GWR), provides high speed, commuter, regional and branch line train services. We help over 100 million passengers reach their destinations every year - across South Wales, the West Country, the Cotswolds, and large parts of Southern England.
Find out more here: https://www.gwr.com/about-us
GWR are looking to better understand the market and from responses received to this notice may choose to complete a procurement exercise in the next six months for:
Defibrillation Device - Supply, Install and Maintenance.
Total value (estimated)
- £350,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 33182000 - Cardiac support devices
- 51400000 - Installation services of medical and surgical equipment
- 51500000 - Installation services of machinery and equipment
Contract locations
- UKI - London
- UKK - South West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
13 June 2025
Engagement process description
GWR are looking to better understand the market and from responses received to this notice may choose to complete a procurement exercise in the next six months for:
Defibrillation Device - Supply, Install and Maintenance.
Scope
A draft specification is available on request.
The specification outlines the requirements for the supply, installation, maintenance, and ongoing support of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for use on trains and within depot/station facilities across the GWR network. The aim is to ensure the provision of reliable, user-friendly, and effective life-saving equipment to enhance the safety and well-being of passengers and staff.
The scope of the specification includes:
• Supply and installation of 110 AED devices and any necessary accessories,
o 93 AED installed on GWRs Hitachi 800 Trains
o 17 AED devices to be installed in depots/stations across the GWR network.
• Annual Service / Maintenance Agreement, including remote active monitoring for AED devices, and engineer attendance within 48h for guaranteed uptime,
• Remote monitoring of AEDs through 4G connectivity or better
• Technical support and training for GWR staff
• Compliant with relevant standards, regulations and insurance requirements.
Contract
The estimated budget is: £350,000 Inc VAT
The contract lifetime: 5 years
Contact
For more information or if you feel you could offer this service/supply of goods and would like to be informed when a procurement is published, please contact:
This preliminary market engagement notice will expire on: 13.06.25 at 17:00
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Procedure
Special regime
Utilities
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@gwr.com
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Private utility