Scope
Reference
FX1230
Description
First Greater Western trading as GWR are seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of supply of signs of various sizes across its stations,
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 October 2025 to 5 October 2028
- Possible extension to 5 October 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
An optional extension of 12 months after initial 3 year period.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34928470 - Signage
- 34992000 - Signs and illuminated signs
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKL - Wales
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
5
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The framework agreement will represent a pre-agreed set of Terms & Conditions, Scope of Services and Schedule of Rates. It will be used as the basis for running mini-competitions and / or single sourcing on a call-off basis.
An award without competition method is used for values below £20,000
Mini tender between 5 suppliers is used for values above £20,000.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 July 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
4 August 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
12 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Price | 55% | |
| Quality | Sustainability 5% included in Quality section |
Quality | 40% |
| Contract submission | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/pTzcN
Please use the link to access to the relevant documents.
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