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title: "GWR - Class 387 Supply of LED Lights"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eee0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED"
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# GWR - Class 387 Supply of LED Lights

Buyer: FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eee0

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## Summary

First Greater Western Limited (GWR) has successfully completed the procurement process for the supply of LED lights for its Class 387 rolling stock. The contract, awarded on 11th June 2026, was part of a comprehensive competitive flexible procurement procedure, categorised under goods for the railway and tramway industry. The supply contract involves deliveries scheduled over an 18-month period across several UK regions, including UKI, UKJ, UKK, and UKL. The procurement was initiated through a tender process, culminating in the award stage with Craig & Derricott Limited as the supplier, reflecting a strong commitment to integrating advanced lighting solutions for enhancing passenger experience on their fleet. The entire contract period is set from 1st August 2026 to 28th February 2028.

This procurement initiative presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs proficient in providing advanced lighting solutions for transportation infrastructure. The competitive procedure underscores the importance of quality and price, allowing agile businesses with innovative solutions and a strong manufacturing capability to engage actively in such tenders. Companies that specialise in meeting stringent railway industry standards and legislation and are equipped to provide delivery logistics across multiple regions of the UK will find this type of opportunity particularly aligned with their business offerings. The involvement of Craig & Derricott Limited as the supplier illustrates the prospects for SMEs to secure significant contracts within the public utilities sector.

## Notice

First Greater Western (GWR) require the supply of LED lighting for their fleet of Class 387 rolling stock. This requirement is for supply only, as installation will be completed on depot by GWR Engineering colleagues. There is a requirement for deliveries of the goods to be made six monthly, at a rate of 14x 4-car vehicles worth of lighting per delivery - spanning an 18 month period. (42x 4-car vehicles in total).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057078-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED |
| Locality | WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 1HL |
| 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 | Hyde Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRAIG & DERRICOTT |

## 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

- 17 Jun 2026 at 11:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057078-2026
- 4 Dec 2025 at 14:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079801-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057078-2026
  17th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079801-2025
  4th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.firstgroupplc.com
- https://craigandderricott.co.uk
- https://s2c-uk62.waxdigital.com/FirstGroupPlc/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=4920&Culture=en-GB
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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