---
title: "Contract for Great Western rail services. Currently operated by First Greater Western Limited"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d739"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2021-08-20"
---

# Contract for Great Western rail services. Currently operated by First Greater Western Limited

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d739

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## Summary

The Department for Transport has announced a planned procurement process for the "Contract for Great Western rail services," expected to span three to six years, with a core period of three years. This tender falls under the railway transport services industry category and is designated as a direct award procurement method. The contract is anticipated to commence on 26th June 2022 and includes the provision of local, regional, and long-distance passenger rail services across various UK regions, encompassing both leisure and commuter travel.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those offering railway and commuter solutions, to engage as potential operators for the Great Western rail system. Companies that specialise in rail transport, have experience in managing similar contracts, or possess a strong understanding of the UK rail network may find this tender advantageous for business growth. With the contract's anticipated duration and extensive service scope, successful bidders could establish a critical foothold in the rail industry.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for provision of local, regional and long distance passenger rail services on the Great Western rail system. There is a mixture of leisure, business and commuter travel. These services would be similar to those currently operated on the Great Western Franchise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020426-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award for railway transport |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60200000 - Railway transport services
- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2021 at 09:17 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020426-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport

## Provenance

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