GWR - Car Parking Management ervices

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 07:51

Tender

04 Nov 2025 at 18:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for car parking management services by First Greater Western Limited (GWR) is now in the award stage. The contract is aimed at delivering efficient and customer-focused car parking solutions across GWR's station portfolio. Classified under the industry category of car park management services, the contract will be fulfilled by APCOA Parking (UK) Limited, a large-scale supplier. The procurement method used was the competitive flexible procedure under the utilities special regime, ensuring a selective and competitive bidding process. Key dates include the contract's official start on 13th October 2026, ending on 12th October 2030, with a potential extension to 12th October 2031. The procurement for this contract was initiated on 4th November 2025, with the resulting award dated 4th June 2026. The service will cover locations across the United Kingdom, specifically in regions UKJ and UKK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in parking management services to engage with a major private utility company. The competitive procedure ensured rigorous selection, making it ideal for businesses ready to showcase their technical capability, pricing efficiency, and commitment to sustainability. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), alongside established firms, could find strategic growth by aligning with GWR's objectives of revenue maximisation and customer satisfaction. The contract includes potential for additional opportunities, such as equipment maintenance and Penalty Charge Notice management, offering further avenues for business growth within the contract's duration.

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Notice Title

GWR - Car Parking Management ervices

Notice Description

Great Western Railway (GWR) is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified supplier to deliver Car Parking Management Services across its existing and future station portfolio. The appointed supplier will be responsible for providing a comprehensive, efficient, and customer-focused parking solution, including enforcement, maintenance, revenue management, and technological innovation. This tender outlines the minimum requirements and expectations for service delivery, operational oversight, and contract performance.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052565-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£3,025,348 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2026 - 12 Oct 2030 4-5 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
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APCOA PARKING (UK

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