---
title: "Provision of a fleet of 30 x 4-car electric multiple units (EMUs)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03424d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED"
published: "2022-06-09"
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# Provision of a fleet of 30 x 4-car electric multiple units (EMUs)

Buyer: FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03424d

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## Summary

First Greater Western Limited is currently conducting a tender for the provision of a fleet of 30 x 4-car electric multiple units (EMUs). This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically dealing with railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock. The contract period spans from 1st April 2023 to 29th May 2028, with the tender period closing on 30th June 2022. The proposed EMUs must meet specific operational requirements, including compatibility with 25kV overhead lines and the capability to operate at speeds of up to 110 mph across the electrified portions of the GWR network, primarily between London Paddington and Swindon.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the rail manufacturing and transportation sectors, particularly those specialising in electric multiple units and railway services. Companies that are equipped to comply with the technical specifications and operational requirements outlined in the tender will be well-suited to compete. As the procurement method involves a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest and demonstrate their capability to fulfil the contract terms effectively.

## Notice

Great Western Railway (GWR) is seeking expressions of interest from suppliers for provision of a fleet of 30 x 4-car electric multiple units (EMUs) to deliver existing London Thames Valley services, to the current sectional running times (SRTs), with at least the same seated and crush laden capacity, from the 1st of April 2023 to the 29th May 2028.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a fleet of 30 x 4-car electric multiple units (EMUs) to deliver existing London Thames Valley services, to the current sectional running times (SRTs), with at least the same seated and crush laden capacity, from the 1st of April 2023 to the 29th May 2028. The EMUs must be capable of being powered by 25kV overhead lines, be capable and approved for use at speeds of up to 110mph prior to entering service, and operating in multiples, with a through gangway, of up to three units. Our current fleet is maintained in house at Reading Depot, supported by a TSSSA. It is our intention that maintenance provision continues in this manner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015851-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 29 May 2028 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 1HL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2022 at 10:26 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015851-2022
- 31 May 2022 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015271-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/RcJ2H
- https://www.gwr.com/

## Provenance

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