This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2026 at 16:41

Award

12 Sep 2025 at 09:52

TenderUpdate

16 May 2025 at 10:07

Tender

16 May 2025 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by First Greater Western Limited (FGW), a private utility company based in Wiltshire, focused on the installation and maintenance of balises at GWR stations. The contract, titled "GWR - Installation of Balises," falls under the industry category of railway equipment. The key procurement stage was the award, completed on 11th May 2026. This open procedure aimed to serve multiple regions including the South West and parts of Wales. The contract, awarded to AMARO GROUP LTD, a London-based small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), is valued at £2,500,000, with an option for renewal up to 2029 if necessary.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies in the railway equipment sector, particularly those skilled in installation and ongoing maintenance services. SMEs with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and efficient programme delivery would find this contract beneficial. The procurement process prioritised both quality (55%) and price (40%), while also recognising contractor's commitment to contract terms (5%). As the opportunity was based on an open procedure, it provided a wider platform for qualified businesses to engage and compete in enhancing GWR's operational capabilities.

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Notice Title

GWR - Installation of Balises

Notice Description

Installation and programming of balises at GWR stations including ongoing maintenance

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension can be used to allow for mitigating circumstances if project timeline over runs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05157c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043230-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34940000 - Railway equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20259 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN1 1HL
Post Town
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMARO GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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