Planning

Hire of Modular Buildings

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

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Planning

09 Dec 2025 at 17:11

Summary of the contracting process

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED is planning a procurement process for the hire of modular buildings to be used at the GWR Engineering Depot in St Phillips Marsh. This tender, which is currently in the planning stage, involves replacing existing modular buildings used as classrooms, offices, canteens, and driver simulators. The procurement method deployed is an open procedure, targeting the main category of goods within the utilities special regime. The procurement notice was published on 9th December 2025, and the tender period is set to close on 20th February 2026, with enquiries closing a week earlier on 13th February 2026. This procurement specifically addresses the region of UKK in the United Kingdom and adheres to the legal basis outlined by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents ample growth opportunities for businesses involved in the production and rental of modular and portable buildings, particularly those with capabilities to meet the high-quality and technical specifications set forth in the award criteria. The contract period extends from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031, with potential yearly renewals until 2036, offering long-term collaboration potential. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-positioned to compete, as the tender explicitly allows their participation and offers payment terms of 30 days, fostering an encouraging business environment for competitive bids. With price, technical expertise, and compliance with contract terms being the weighted award criteria, businesses specialising in modular construction and those experienced in fulfilling large-scale infrastructure projects would find this tender particularly conducive to their growth strategies.

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Notice Title

Hire of Modular Buildings

Notice Description

Hire of modular buildings at GWR Engineering Depot at St Phillips Marsh to replace current modular buildings containing classrooms, offices, canteens and driver simulators

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract end date is estimated dependent on pricing over a longer term hire. Extension options will be on a yearly basis until 2036

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f237
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081233-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED
Contact Name
Dave Bartlett
Contact Email
dave.bartlett@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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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