Planning

Provision of Railway Estates Management Services: Retail, Commercial and Occupations

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

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Planning

12 Feb 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED, situated in Wiltshire, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for Railway Estates Management Services. This contract focuses on providing consultancy services for estate management in the rail industry, aiming to enhance rental income, excluding station car parking and commercial advertising management. The tender is characterised as a "service" under the utilities regime and pertains to the building services consultancy sector. Interested parties are invited to engage by emailing nick.miller@gwr.com by 2nd March 2026. GWR expects further procurement information to be announced by 16th March 2026, with the next contract commencing from December 2026.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the RICS rail estate management consultancy sector to expand their portfolio by engaging with a renowned private utility buyer. By securing a contract with a commitment comprising a three-year period, firms capable of delivering specialised consultancy services and driving substantial rental income will benefit greatly from this tender. Ideal candidates are experienced consultancy firms familiar with estate management in the rail industry, looking to leverage their expertise to manage and optimise rail-related estates effectively.

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Notice Title

Provision of Railway Estates Management Services: Retail, Commercial and Occupations

Notice Description

The provision of Estate Management Services. GWR are looking for an experienced RICS rail estate management consultancy to drive and deliver high rental incomes. The requirement excludes management of station car parking and commercial advertising. GWR's current contract for these services expires in December 2026.

Planning Information

GWR is placing this PME notice in order to gauge the level of interest and capability in the market for Estates Management Services in the rail industry. Interested suppliers please email nick.miller@gwr.com with details of your experience for this type of contract. More information on the procurement process will be provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0652da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012981-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Dec 2026 - 11 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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