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GWR - Class 387 Supply of LED Lights

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 12:28

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 14:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

First Greater Western Limited (GWR) has successfully completed the procurement process for the supply of LED lights for its Class 387 rolling stock. The contract, awarded on 11th June 2026, was part of a comprehensive competitive flexible procurement procedure, categorised under goods for the railway and tramway industry. The supply contract involves deliveries scheduled over an 18-month period across several UK regions, including UKI, UKJ, UKK, and UKL. The procurement was initiated through a tender process, culminating in the award stage with Craig & Derricott Limited as the supplier, reflecting a strong commitment to integrating advanced lighting solutions for enhancing passenger experience on their fleet. The entire contract period is set from 1st August 2026 to 28th February 2028.

This procurement initiative presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs proficient in providing advanced lighting solutions for transportation infrastructure. The competitive procedure underscores the importance of quality and price, allowing agile businesses with innovative solutions and a strong manufacturing capability to engage actively in such tenders. Companies that specialise in meeting stringent railway industry standards and legislation and are equipped to provide delivery logistics across multiple regions of the UK will find this type of opportunity particularly aligned with their business offerings. The involvement of Craig & Derricott Limited as the supplier illustrates the prospects for SMEs to secure significant contracts within the public utilities sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GWR - Class 387 Supply of LED Lights

Notice Description

First Greater Western (GWR) require the supply of LED lighting for their fleet of Class 387 rolling stock. This requirement is for supply only, as installation will be completed on depot by GWR Engineering colleagues. There is a requirement for deliveries of the goods to be made six monthly, at a rate of 14x 4-car vehicles worth of lighting per delivery - spanning an 18 month period. (42x 4-car vehicles in total).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eee0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057078-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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
TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRAIG & DERRICOTT LIMITED

Further Information

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