Scope
Reference
FG002848 - EoI - Laira Depot Enhancements
Description
Laira Depot Enhancements -
The purpose of the project is to increase operational capacity by modifying and enhancing existing facilities to support the introduction of Class 175 rolling stock following the withdrawal of the HST fleet.
The successful contractor will be responsible for carrying out the following upgrades at Laira Depot:
• Design and installation of infrastructure enhancements as detailed below.
• Design to be split into two sections Phase 1 (Road 2-4) and Phase 2 (Road 5-6) to reduce design approval delays due to complexity.
• Phase 1 Works to start following Phase 1 design AFC
• Phase 2 Works anticipated to start July 2026.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 October 2025 to 31 July 2026
- 9 months, 12 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 51500000 - Installation services of machinery and equipment
- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71510000 - Site-investigation services
- 71520000 - Construction supervision services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
• Previous examples of working on live rail depots.
• Previous examples of heavy lifting jacks and access gantries.
• Organisation/ project hierarchy and skills/experience
• NR principal contractor?
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
14 July 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/ZsmEL
Currently seeking expression of interest Tender will be published separately.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Criteria Weighting Technical solution 40% Price 55% Contractual Compliance 5% |
Price | 55% |
| Technical solution | Quality | 40% | |
| Contract terms | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Payment terms
JCT D & B Certification of payment - 30 days
Description of risks to contract performance
As Per JCT terms agreed
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/ZsmEL
The purpose of this document is to outline the specification for the Design & Build of infrastructure enhancements to support the introduction of the Class 175 fleet.
http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/ZsmEL
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