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Catering And Logistics (on Board)

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

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28 Aug 2025 at 15:07

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Tender

25 Aug 2023 at 16:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "GWR Catering and Logistics provision" is currently active and managed by First Greater Western Limited, operating in the railway services industry. The contract involves providing catering and logistics services across the GWR network, including managing first class lounges and service centres in key locations such as Paddington, Bristol, Swansea, and Plymouth, with an estimated contract value of £7,000,000. The procurement method is selective, adopting a restricted procedure where tender submissions were accepted until 25th September 2023. The contract, part of a broader services category, is structured for a 450-day duration with possible extensions up to June 2028, and covers delivery regions in the UK, including UKI, UKK, and UKL.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in catering and logistics, particularly those experienced with transport enterprises. The contract’s considerable value of £7,000,000 over an extended period until potentially 2028 offers a steady revenue stream. Companies with expertise in managing high-demand environments like first class lounges and adept at transporting and delivering products efficiently to stations should find this opportunity profitable. Given the expected responsibility of managing TUPE-related contract elements, businesses with experience in workforce transitions and large-scale operational management are well-suited to compete for this tender. Electronic submission of bids indicates that technologically adept companies may find this process straightforward and within their operational capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering And Logistics (on Board)

Notice Description

Catering services on GWR Trains

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supplier required to provide catering services and logistics, Catering services consist of first class lounge services and pullman dining. Logistics are for provision of product to be delivered to platform side at select main stations

Renewal: 12 monthly extensions may be granted up to 3 times, to conclude on June 2028

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f741
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052059-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 202512 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 1HL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

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