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21 Sep 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

South Western Railway Limited is procuring multidisciplinary depot enhancement services for the Wimbledon Traincare Depot Enhancement Scheme in Wimbledon, London. The work covers development of the design through Network Rail PACE Stage ES4 and support towards ES5. It is intended for a Depot Enhancement Specialist operating within a live railway environment. The scope includes design development, civil, structural, environmental, telecommunications and integrated engineering services, engineering design, technical testing and consultancy, engineering assurance, stakeholder management, and support for Network Rail approvals and assurance requirements. The procurement is categorised as services and relates to railway depot construction and engineering consultancy. The work is delivered in the United Kingdom, for South Western Railway Limited as the buyer.

The process has reached tender: South Western Railway Limited invited offers through a single-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. Enquiries had to be submitted by 14 October 2026 at 00:00, and tenders by 23 October 2026 at 14:00. The contract is scheduled to run from 21 December 2026 to 31 December 2027. Its estimated value is £1,094,000 excluding VAT, or £1,312,800 including VAT. Bidders must submit lump-sum prices electronically. Evaluation is weighted 50% technical and capability, 10% social value and 40% commercial price. The buyer may award on initial submissions or negotiate technical and commercial proposals before selecting the most advantageous tender. An award decision is due by 18 December 2026.

This opportunity suits engineering consultancies and rail infrastructure specialists able to lead multidisciplinary depot enhancement work in a live operational railway. Strong candidates will have proven experience in rail depot enhancement projects, multidisciplinary rail design, Network Rail PACE processes, engineering assurance, stakeholder engagement and programme delivery. The requirement also calls for the capability to manage project risks, support Network Rail approvals and assurance, and provide delivery certainty across the design stage. Suppliers need sufficient capacity to coordinate several engineering disciplines and engage effectively with railway stakeholders. The procurement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, including organisations that can bring relevant specialist expertise through a capable delivery team.

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Notice Title

Wimbledon Train care Depot Upgrade (MCE) - ES4 Design Stage

Notice Description

South Western Railway (SWR) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Depot Enhancement Specialist to deliver the Wimbledon Traincare Depot Enhancement Scheme through Network Rail PACE Stage ES4 and support progression towards PACE Stage ES5. The procurement will be conducted via a Single-Stage Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) under the Procurement Act 2023. The successful supplier will provide multidisciplinary depot enhancement services within a live operational railway environment, including design development, engineering assurance, stakeholder management, and support for Network Rail approvals and assurance requirements. Tenderers will be required to demonstrate proven experience in rail depot enhancement projects, multidisciplinary rail infrastructure design, Network Rail PACE processes, engineering assurance, and stakeholder engagement. Tenders will be evaluated against published technical and commercial criteria, with assessment focusing on technical capability, rail sector experience, programme delivery, risk management, and value for money. SWR reserves the right to award based on initial submissions or undertake negotiations where advantageous. The contract is expected to have a duration of 12 months(1-year) with an estimated value of approximately PS1.094 million. Suppliers will be required to submit lump-sum pricing, enabling robust value-for-money assessment and comparison of bids. The procurement aims to secure the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) through a competitive, transparent process that promotes quality, capability, delivery certainty, and whole-life value. Please self invite to the project at the below link: https://swrl.medius-s2c.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx?ApplicationInstanceID=27adc89e-0cb2-4b51-9bc1-34061f10156f Project Reference: FX4541 - Wimbledon Traincare Depot Upgrade (MCE) - ES4 Design Stage > SWR004571

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077675
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089158-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45234112 - Railway depot construction work

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71340000 - Integrated engineering services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,094,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,094,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 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
SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9LQ
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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