--- title: "GWR - Defibrillation Device Supply, Install and Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051460" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051460" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051460.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051460.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED" published: "2025-10-02" --- # GWR - Defibrillation Device Supply, Install and Maintenance Buyer: FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051460 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051460) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051460.json) ## Summary First Greater Western Limited (GWR) is currently in the tender stage for the procurement titled "GWR - Defibrillation Device Supply, Install and Maintenance." The procurement involves the provision of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) across the GWR network, including on trains and within depot/station facilities. This tender is classified under the private utility sector, with specific classifications related to surveillance and security systems. The contract is valued at £360,000 gross with a contract period extending from 2nd February 2026 to 1st February 2029, and the opportunity for renewal is possible. The submission deadline is set for 27th October 2025, and the procurement method is through an open competition aside from being below the threshold. The procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in medical equipment supply, installation services of medical and surgical equipment, and remote monitoring systems. With the engagement of SMEs encouraged, this tender could catalyse growth for companies able to demonstrate robust financial, legal, and technical capability. GWR is interested in suppliers who can ensure reliable and effective life-saving equipment, offering not only goods but also comprehensive maintenance services and technical support. Businesses meeting these conditions can gain a strategic advantage in securing long-term relationships and potential future contracts with GWR or subsequent operators. ## Notice Great Western Railway are looking for an organisation who can deliver the requirements for the supply, installation, maintenance, and ongoing support of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for use on trains and within depot/station facilities across the GWR network. The aim is to ensure the provision of reliable, user-friendly, and effective life-saving equipment to enhance the safety and well-being of passengers and staff. This procurement process is being advertised and run by First Greater Western limited on its own behalf and on behalf of the successor operator of the rail passenger transport services in respect of Great Western Railway (GWR). That successor operator will be a public sector company, is expected to be a wholly owned subsidiary of DfT OLR Holdings Limited and will be ultimately owned by the Secretary of State for Transport. The date for transfer of the current operations to the successor operator is not yet confirmed. Where the transfer is completed before contract award under this procurement process, the successor operator may elect (but will not be obliged) to carry on with this procurement process in place of GWR, by taking on the role of contracting entity from the date of completion of the transfer (with this notice and all other procurement documents to be interpreted accordingly). Where the transfer is not yet completed by the time of contract award, contractual rights may be included in the contractual arrangements to enable transfer to the successor operator. Bidders should note that this procurement process (if ongoing), or any awarded contract, may be included in a transfer scheme made by the Secretary of State under section 12 of the Railways Act 2005, or the transfer may be effected outside of, or separate from, such a scheme. If transfer takes place before the contract award the successor operator shall assume all the rights of the Client set out in this document. All references to the Client shall be deemed to refer to the successor operator for the purposes of this procurement and the successor operator shall be entitled to continue or terminate this procurement as if it was involved ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: 5-year total contract lifetime. 3-year initial term with the option to extend for a further 2 years as 1+1. ### Planning Information GWR are looking to better understand the market and from responses received to this notice may choose to complete a procurement exercise in the next six months for: Defibrillation Device - Supply, Install and Maintenance. Scope A draft specification is available on request. The specification outlines the requirements for the supply, installation, maintenance, and ongoing support of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for use on trains and within depot/station facilities across the GWR network. The aim is to ensure the provision of reliable, user-friendly, and effective life-saving equipment to enhance the safety and well-being of passengers and staff. The scope of the specification includes: • Supply and installation of 110 AED devices and any necessary accessories, o 93 AED installed on GWRs Hitachi 800 Trains o 17 AED devices to be installed in depots/stations across the GWR network. • Annual Service / Maintenance Agreement, including remote active monitoring for AED devices, and engineer attendance within 48h for guaranteed uptime, • Remote monitoring of AEDs through 4G connectivity or better • Technical support and training for GWR staff • Compliant with relevant standards, regulations and insurance requirements. Contract The estimated budget is: £350,000 Inc VAT The contract lifetime: 5 years Contact For more information or if you feel you could offer this service/supply of goods and would like to be informed when a procurement is published, please contact: Ben.Boatman@gwr.com This preliminary market engagement notice will expire on: 13.06.25 at 17:00 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061622-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 13 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | £300,000 | | 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 | WILTSHIRE | | 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), TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 32231000 - Closed-circuit television apparatus - 32234000 - Closed-circuit television cameras - 32235000 - Closed-circuit surveillance system - 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices ## Release History - 2 Oct 2025 at 10:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061622-2025 - 15 May 2025 at 12:05 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021721-2025 - 15 May 2025 at 11:58 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021715-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061622-2025 2nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021721-2025 15th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021715-2025 15th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://procurement.gwr.com/tenders Registration of interest (access to documents) Please follow this link to register your interest and gain access to the tender documentation. 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