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Supply of Information & Directional Signage at GWR Managed Stations and Facilities

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Nov 2025 at 00:11

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 18:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by First Greater Western Limited, involves the supply of information and directional signage for stations managed by Great Western Railway (GWR). This contract, falling under the goods category, is part of an open procedure framework targeting various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, and UKL. The process advanced from the tender stage, which was active as of 4 July 2025, to an award decision pending finalisation by 17 November 2025. The contract award, announced on 6 November 2025, totals £2,400,000 with a net value of £2,000,000, and includes a framework agreement that may be extended by another year after its initial term ending 23 November 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in signage production and supply, particularly those experienced with the technical specifications required by railway stations. The framework agreement allows for potential further business prospects through mini-competitions among selected suppliers, offering SMEs such as Wood & Wood International Signs Limited, Trueform Engineering Limited, Rydon Signs Limited, Astra Signs Limited, and Cavendish Place (Eastbourne) Limited potential growth avenues. Businesses adept in the production of high-quality, compliance-ready signage would be well-suited to compete, especially those inclined to offer products that encompass both sustainability and design excellence to meet GWR's requirements. The contract also permits electronic submissions and considers contributions from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), thereby encouraging a broad spectrum of industry players to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Information & Directional Signage at GWR Managed Stations and Facilities

Notice Description

GWR requires the supply only of information and directional Signage for stations across the GWR network. Including all necessary fixtures and fittings. All signage must be in full compliance with the design guide and associated technical specification. Installation is excluded from the scope.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An optional extension of 12 months after initial 3 year period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055983
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071442-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

34992000 - Signs and illuminated signs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
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), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Astra Signs Limited

CAVENDISH PLACE (EASTBOURNE) LIMITED

RYDON SIGNS LIMITED

TRUEFORM ENGINEERING LIMITED

WOOD & WOOD INTERNATIONAL SIGNS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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