GWR Electrical Inspection Conditioning reports

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2026 at 13:20

Tender

26 Sep 2025 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED, a private utility organisation based in Wiltshire, UK, has recently completed a procurement process titled "GWR Electrical Inspection Conditioning reports." The initiative required suppliers to perform periodic electrical inspections and testing on stations, depots, and retail units in compliance with BS7671: Part 6, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations 2018. This specific contracting process utilised a selective procurement approach through a competitive flexible procedure, initially advertised on 26th September 2025. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, with PANDA TELECOM LIMITED selected as the supplier. The contract is valued at £3,000,000, excluding VAT, with the service delivery spanning from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, and potential extensions contingent on performance.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical testing and inspection services, particularly those experienced with technical compliance and periodic maintenance under stringent regulations. The competitive nature of the process, including a two-stage evaluation focusing on quality, price, and commercial terms, favours businesses that can demonstrate technical competence and financial stability. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) meeting the criteria can particularly leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their service portfolios within the utilities sector in the UK, gaining substantial business exposure and potential long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

GWR Electrical Inspection Conditioning reports

Notice Description

Supplier is required to undertake periodic inspection and testing every five years as. GWR Stations, depots and retail units are to be tested and inspected in compliance with BS7671: Part 6, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations 2018, incorporating Amendment 1 &2:

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension are based on a 1 year + 1 year basis. Extensions will be granted based on supplier performance and technical ability

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a39c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058997-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
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
TLI London, TLK South West (England), TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PANDA TELECOM

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