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Laira Depot Enabling works: Class 175 Tender

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Nov 2025 at 15:31

Tender

09 Jun 2025 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Laira Depot Enabling works: Class 175 Tender" initiated by First Greater Western Limited, a private utility organisation located in Wiltshire, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage. The process, identified by tender ID FX1238-FG002848, was conducted under an open procedure, complying with the regulations as per the UK legislation reference 2023/54. The procurement involves the enhancement of the Laira Depot, situated in Plymouth, Devon, aimed at increasing its operational capacity for the maintenance and servicing of Class 175 trains, replacing part of the aging train fleet. The award for this process is set to be finalised with EMEG Group Limited, a Chesterfield-based SME, subject to concluding the standstill period which ends on 3rd December 2025. The contract period spans from 5th January 2026 to 27th March 2027, clearly positioning it as a significant opportunity for infrastructure development in the region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction, rail infrastructure, and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in site preparation, building installations, and electrical/mechanical installation services. Companies experienced in railway and tramway equipment installation or those providing architectural and engineering design services may find excellent prospects to engage and grow within this project. The open procurement method ensures fair competition, providing a level playing field for SMEs like EMEG Group Limited, which successfully engaged in this tender. Such contracts are ideal for firms aiming to expand their portfolio in public service infrastructure by participating in large-scale civil engineering projects and contributing to the development of rail transport facilities.

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Notice Title

Laira Depot Enabling works: Class 175 Tender

Notice Description

GWR Laira Depot Enhancements Works Location: Laira Depot is a Traction and Rolling Stock depot situated in Plymouth, Devon. The depot is Network Rail owned and leased as a Traction and Rolling Stock Depot (T&RSD) to Great Western Railway as a primary location in the Southwest of England for the maintenance, repair, servicing and cleaning of high speed rolling stock including GWR AT300, Class 175 trains and GWR operated DMU fleets. Project Background Laira Train Depot is owned by Network Rail (NR) and leased by Great Western Railway (GWR) as the Train Operating Company (TOC). As part of the need to increase passenger capacity and provide additional rolling stock to replace the aging High Speed Train (HST) fleet to the South-West, GWR have identified a need to increase the operational capacity of the Laira Traction and Rolling Stock Depot (T&RSD). GWR have entered a new rolling stock contract to supply Class 175 Trains, these Trains will be maintained at Laira T&RSD.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05456e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076136-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

45100000 - Site preparation work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45300000 - Building installation work

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,159,166 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMEG GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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