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GWR - Sourcing supply, repair, refurbishment, testing and overhaul of hydraulic and pneumatic components

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

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21 Sep 2026 at 14:55

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

First Greater Western Limited, trading as GWR, procured specialist hydraulic and pneumatic component supply and engineering support for its rolling stock fleet and depot equipment. The requirement covers valves, pumps, actuators, cylinders, hoses, fittings, seals and associated control equipment, together with fault diagnosis, component identification, collection and delivery, testing, certification, repair, refurbishment and overhaul. This is a maintenance and repair services requirement rather than a straightforward equipment supply contract. The work supports existing railway vehicles and depot machinery, requiring compatibility with GWR’s equipment and established maintenance arrangements. Delivery is across the United Kingdom, supporting GWR’s fleet and depot operations. The procurement is classified under repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers.

The procurement has been completed through a direct award to TIDYCO LIMITED, an SME, under the utilities regime. The stated rationale was continuity and compatibility with GWR’s existing rolling stock and depot equipment, avoiding disproportionate technical assessment, testing, cost and disruption. Tidyco was selected on 21 September 2026 for the single requirement, at £700,000 excluding VAT and £840,000 including VAT. The contract period runs from 2 November 2026 to 2 November 2027, with an extension possible up to 2 November 2028. The arrangement is intended as an interim contract while GWR undertakes a competitive tender for the longer-term requirement. The award is recorded as pending, with signature scheduled for 30 October 2026.

This requirement suits a specialist engineering supplier able to source, identify, repair, refurbish, test and overhaul hydraulic and pneumatic components for rail vehicles and depot equipment. Credible competitors would need practical expertise across valves, pumps, actuators, cylinders, hoses, fittings, seals and control equipment, supported by reliable fault diagnosis and component identification. The work also demands controlled collection and delivery, component testing, certification and responsive technical support, with the ability to maintain compatibility with an existing rolling stock fleet and depot estate. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate dependable maintenance continuity, engineering assessment and quality assurance at fleet-support scale. The award shows established demand from GWR for an integrated supply and repair capability rather than isolated parts sales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GWR - Sourcing supply, repair, refurbishment, testing and overhaul of hydraulic and pneumatic components

Notice Description

GWR requires the supply, repair, refurbishment, testing and overhaul of hydraulic and pneumatic components used across its rolling stock fleet and depot equipment. This includes valves, pumps, actuators, cylinders, hoses, fittings, seals and associated control equipment, together with fault diagnosis, component identification, collection and delivery, testing, certification and other specialist engineering support as required.

Procurement Information

Tidyco provides specialist hydraulic and pneumatic components and associated repair and overhaul services used across GWR's existing rolling stock fleet and depot equipment. Continuity of the existing supply and repair arrangements is required to maintain compatibility with existing equipment and avoid disproportionate technical difficulties, additional engineering assessment, testing, cost and potential disruption to fleet maintenance. The direct award will provide an interim contractual arrangement while GWR undertakes a competitive tendering exercise for the longer-term requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0776a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089253-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50510000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps, valves, taps and metal containers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
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

TIDYCO LIMITED

Further Information

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