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GWR - Rolling Stock Filtration Components, Batteries and Associated Supplies

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

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21 Sep 2026 at 14:54

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

First Greater Western Limited is procuring rolling-stock filtration components, batteries and associated supplies for its train fleet and depot operations. The requirement covers replacement filters, filtration assemblies, batteries, spare parts and associated equipment, together with component identification, testing, repair, refurbishment and specialist engineering support. These goods and services are intended to support fleet maintenance and availability. The main supply categories are batteries (CPV 31440000) and machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying gases (CPV 42514000). Delivery and related support cover GWR operations across London, the South East and the South West of England. The procurement is for goods, with the buyer operating as a private utility in the rail sector.

The procurement has been awarded by direct award under the utilities regime, and the process is complete. Filtration Control Ltd was selected as supplier for the single lot. The award value is £2,000,000 excluding VAT, or £2,400,000 including VAT. The award covers a contract running from 2 November 2026 to 2 November 2027, with an option to extend to 2 November 2028. A contract signature milestone is scheduled for 30 October 2026. GWR justified the direct award on the supplier’s existing knowledge of and compatibility with the installed rolling-stock equipment, avoiding technical assessment, testing, engineering approval, additional cost and maintenance delays while a longer-term competitive procurement is undertaken. The requirement was considered suitable for SMEs.

This award demonstrates established demand from GWR for specialist filtration products, batteries and associated engineering support across a rolling-stock fleet and depot network. A credible future competitor would need to supply compatible replacement filters, filtration assemblies, batteries and spare parts, while also identifying components accurately and supporting testing, repair and refurbishment. Relevant capability includes specialist rail or industrial filtration knowledge, battery supply, engineering support and the capacity to maintain consistent supply across multiple operating locations. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate that proposed alternatives will work with installed equipment and established maintenance requirements, and have the technical processes needed for assessment, testing and approval. The opportunity was assessed as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GWR - Rolling Stock Filtration Components, Batteries and Associated Supplies

Notice Description

GWR requires the supply, repair, refurbishment and technical support of specialist filtration components, batteries and associated equipment used across its rolling stock fleet and depot operations. The requirement includes replacement filters, filtration assemblies, batteries, spare parts, component identification, testing, repair and associated specialist engineering support as required to support ongoing fleet maintenance and availability.

Procurement Information

Filtration Control Ltd currently supplies filtration components, batteries and associated products used across GWR's existing rolling stock fleet. Continued supply from the existing supplier is required to maintain compatibility with installed equipment and established maintenance requirements. Introducing alternative components or products may result in different or incompatible items and could require additional technical assessment, testing and engineering approval. This could create disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance, additional cost and delays to fleet maintenance. The direct award will provide continuity of supply while GWR undertakes a full competitive procurement exercise in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 for the longer-term requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0776a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089250-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

31440000 - Batteries

42514000 - Machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 2 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Filtration Control Limited

Further Information

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