Scope
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 [NRC area]. That successor operator will be a public sector company, is expected to be a wholly owned subsidiary of DfT Operator (DfTO) 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.
The provision of external painting at Railway Stations across the Great Western Railway network. Works include cleaning and preparing previously painted surfaces, including metal, woodwork, brick, rendered and plastered surfaces.
This is delivered through a rolling programme of renewals over a 5-year period with an aspiration to complete an average of 40 stations per annum.
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Total value (estimated)
- £9,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028
- Possible extension to 31 July 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The proposed contract term including extensions will be:
3 years initial term with the option to extend for a further 1 + 1 years = 5 years total contract lifetime.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45442100 - Painting work
- 45442110 - Painting work of buildings
- 45442190 - Paint-stripping work
Contract locations
- UKI - London
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
This procurement will include conditions of participation which will be assessed through the PQQ as detailed in the tender instructions available when a supplier expresses an interest.
Technical ability conditions of participation
This procurement will include conditions of participation which will be assessed through the PQQ as detailed in the tender instructions available when a supplier expresses an interest.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 June 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 June 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Registration of interest (access to documents):
Please follow this link to register your interest and gain access to the tender documentation.
Link: http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/Lpd7s
Once you have registered your interest, a link to the tender will be sent via email which will enable you to submit your tender response and view the tender instructions & T&Cs.
E-Procurement Portal:
The Client is using Wax Digital (current e-procurement portal). The detail within Wax Digital applicable to this tender describes how the Procurement will be conducted, including details of the associated Procurement timetable, participation and award criteria and how to respond to this opportunity. Tenderers are strongly encouraged to read through each tab/section before preparing their submission. Tenderers are also encouraged to review all attachments published with this tender.
Tenderers not allocated to this procurement already will need to contact GWR using the details within this notice to be attached and receive the full tender document set.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Price 40% | Price | |
| Quality 55% | Quality | |
| Commercial 5% | Contract |
Quality |
Weighting description
Procedure:
This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 using the Open Procedure.
Due to the nature and technical requirements of the contract opportunity, the Client will be using certain mandatory Conditions of Participation with pass/fail criteria that all Tenderers must pass in order for their tender submission to be accepted and evaluated.
These Conditions of Participation will relate to:
Financial capacity, and
Technical ability (case studies)
The assessment...
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/rTFNv
Please follow this link to register your interest and gain access to the tender documentation.
Link: http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/rTFNv
Once you have registered your interest, a link to the tender will be sent via email which will enable you to submit your tender response and view the tender instructions & T&Cs.
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