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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by First Greater Western Limited, a private utility company based in Wiltshire, United Kingdom, involves a tender titled "GWR - Legionella Management." This tender seeks services for managing and controlling Legionella and bacterial infections in water systems, ensuring compliance with UK legislation. The procurement is in the active tender stage, employing an open procedure underlining transparency and competition. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 24th July 2026, an enquiry period ending on 10th July 2026, and an anticipated award by 31st August 2026. The project covers the regions UKK and UKL in the United Kingdom, with an estimated contract value of £800,000, extending up to September 2029, with potential renewals under specific conditions.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for SMEs and larger firms in the technical and professional services domain, particularly those specialising in composition, purity testing, analysis services, and technical inspection. The high value and long duration of the contract position it as a stable revenue stream for businesses capable of delivering high-quality standards, meeting sustainability and ESG criteria, and offering competitive pricing. Companies with robust technical and professional expertise, along with the capability to comply with the intricate technical and contractual requirements, would be well-suited to bid for this procurement, potentially fostering long-term working relationships with First Greater Western Limited or its successor operator.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GWR - Legionella Management

Notice Description

Complete management regime for the monitoring and control of Legionella and bacterial infections in water systems to ensure Great Western Railway (GWR) remains compliant with all relevant UK legislation and guidance

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions can be used if the supplier performs the contract to a good standard, and meets relevant SLA's and KPI's. Extensions are on a 1 year + 1 Year basis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057341-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

71620000 - Analysis services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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