Tender

GWR - Car Parking Management Services

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

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Tender

04 Nov 2025 at 18:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

First Greater Western Ltd is currently conducting a selective tendering process for managing its car parking facilities across the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "GWR - Car Parking Management Services", falls under the services category, specifically within car park management. The procurement is in the tender stage as of 4th November 2025, with interested parties required to express their interest by 4th December 2025. The procurement process involves a competitive flexible procedure, including stages such as a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and Invitation to Tender (ITT). With a contract value of approximately £5,892,000, the tender spans multiple regions, including UKJ and UKK, and promises to advance GWR's strategic objectives by delivering superior car parking experiences and maximising revenue.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in parking management and related services. Companies with strong technical capabilities, especially those focused on sustainability and innovation, would be well-suited to compete. The process encourages participation from SMEs, with award criteria based on technical capability, pricing, and adherence to terms and conditions. The procurement presents a long-term contract spanning from July 2026 to July 2029, potentially with options to extend. Engaging in this procurement process could allow enterprises to establish a foothold within the utilities sector, drive revenue, and contribute to a high-profile entity's strategic outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GWR - Car Parking Management Services

Notice Description

First Greater Western Ltd (GWR) is seeking to tender the management of its car parking estate to ensure it is delivering a best-in-class car parking experience for its customers, maximising revenue return for the business/Treasury and through a longer-term contract can realise improvements that contribute to GWR's wider strategic business objectives

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: GWR are requiring station car parking management. Additional resource needed to fulfil management services. This is not an exhaustive list.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071053-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98351000 - Car park management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,910,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,910,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 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
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
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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