Tender

GWR - Engineering consumables, tooling and fasteners

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

28 Oct 2025 at 15:17

Tender

03 Sep 2025 at 15:29

Planning

02 Jun 2025 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED, a private utility based in Wiltshire, United Kingdom, pertains to the supply of engineering consumables, tooling, and fasteners with a contract value of £1,000,000. The tender, currently active, employs a selective procurement method under a competitive flexible procedure. Suppliers are invited to a two-stage process comprising a Procurement Specific Questionnaire and an Invitation to Tender, with at least three suppliers advancing to the ITT stage. The procurement, related to the goods sector within the utilities regime, requires vendor-managed inventory solutions for GWR engineering depots across the UKK region. The expression of interest deadline is 28 November 2025, with the contract period beginning on 1 April 2026 and extending until 31 March 2029, with potential for renewal.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in engineering consumables, inventory management, and tooling solutions. Companies with capabilities in providing comprehensive inventory systems and an online catalogue of tools and consumables are particularly well-suited to compete. The tender is favourable for both small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with payment terms of 30 days, promoting faster cash flow, and large suppliers with a 60-day term. Engaging in this contract could enable suppliers to strengthen their presence in the utilities sector, enhance technical service delivery, and foster long-term partnerships with a major railway operator.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GWR - Engineering consumables, tooling and fasteners

Notice Description

The procurement is for a single supplier to supply vendor managed inventory at GWR engineering depots. The contract will be based on consignment stock for consumable items stored in vending machine at strategic locations at depots, supplier will also be required to provide storage solutions for fixings and fasteners at locations of individual depots choosing. A full comprehensive online catalogue is required for tooling and other contracted items

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: If performance of contract is maintained, and a collaborative relationship developed

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069048-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44510000 - Tools

44530000 - Fasteners

44800000 - Paints, varnishes and mastics

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED
Contact Name
Dave Bartlett
Contact Email
procurement@gwr.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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