--- title: "Wimbledon Train care Depot Upgrade (MCE) - ES4 Design Stage" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-077675" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-077675" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-077675.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-077675.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED" published: "2026-09-21" --- # Wimbledon Train care Depot Upgrade (MCE) - ES4 Design Stage Buyer: SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-077675 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-077675) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-077675.json) ## Summary South Western Railway Limited is procuring multidisciplinary depot enhancement services for the Wimbledon Traincare Depot Enhancement Scheme in Wimbledon, London. The work covers development of the design through Network Rail PACE Stage ES4 and support towards ES5. It is intended for a Depot Enhancement Specialist operating within a live railway environment. The scope includes design development, civil, structural, environmental, telecommunications and integrated engineering services, engineering design, technical testing and consultancy, engineering assurance, stakeholder management, and support for Network Rail approvals and assurance requirements. The procurement is categorised as services and relates to railway depot construction and engineering consultancy. The work is delivered in the United Kingdom, for South Western Railway Limited as the buyer. The process has reached tender: South Western Railway Limited invited offers through a single-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. Enquiries had to be submitted by 14 October 2026 at 00:00, and tenders by 23 October 2026 at 14:00. The contract is scheduled to run from 21 December 2026 to 31 December 2027. Its estimated value is £1,094,000 excluding VAT, or £1,312,800 including VAT. Bidders must submit lump-sum prices electronically. Evaluation is weighted 50% technical and capability, 10% social value and 40% commercial price. The buyer may award on initial submissions or negotiate technical and commercial proposals before selecting the most advantageous tender. An award decision is due by 18 December 2026. This opportunity suits engineering consultancies and rail infrastructure specialists able to lead multidisciplinary depot enhancement work in a live operational railway. Strong candidates will have proven experience in rail depot enhancement projects, multidisciplinary rail design, Network Rail PACE processes, engineering assurance, stakeholder engagement and programme delivery. The requirement also calls for the capability to manage project risks, support Network Rail approvals and assurance, and provide delivery certainty across the design stage. Suppliers need sufficient capacity to coordinate several engineering disciplines and engage effectively with railway stakeholders. The procurement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, including organisations that can bring relevant specialist expertise through a capable delivery team. ## Notice South Western Railway (SWR) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Depot Enhancement Specialist to deliver the Wimbledon Traincare Depot Enhancement Scheme through Network Rail PACE Stage ES4 and support progression towards PACE Stage ES5. The procurement will be conducted via a Single-Stage Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) under the Procurement Act 2023. The successful supplier will provide multidisciplinary depot enhancement services within a live operational railway environment, including design development, engineering assurance, stakeholder management, and support for Network Rail approvals and assurance requirements. Tenderers will be required to demonstrate proven experience in rail depot enhancement projects, multidisciplinary rail infrastructure design, Network Rail PACE processes, engineering assurance, and stakeholder engagement. Tenders will be evaluated against published technical and commercial criteria, with assessment focusing on technical capability, rail sector experience, programme delivery, risk management, and value for money. SWR reserves the right to award based on initial submissions or undertake negotiations where advantageous. The contract is expected to have a duration of 12 months(1-year) with an estimated value of approximately PS1.094 million. Suppliers will be required to submit lump-sum pricing, enabling robust value-for-money assessment and comparison of bids. The procurement aims to secure the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) through a competitive, transparent process that promotes quality, capability, delivery certainty, and whole-life value. Please self invite to the project at the below link: https://swrl.medius-s2c.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx?ApplicationInstanceID=27adc89e-0cb2-4b51-9bc1-34061f10156f Project Reference: FX4541 - Wimbledon Traincare Depot Upgrade (MCE) - ES4 Design Stage > SWR004571 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089158-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,094,000 | | Lots value | £1,094,000 | | 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 | SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Postcode area | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 9LQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45234112 - Railway depot construction work - 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services - 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services - 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services - 71320000 - Engineering design services - 71340000 - Integrated engineering services - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services ## Release History - 21 Sep 2026 at 13:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089158-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089158-2026 21st September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://swrl.medius-s2c.com/S2C/SignIn.aspx?SCT=5e618fe5-89ab-4af2-bbee-f834f9f7be77 - https://swrl.medius-s2c.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx?ApplicationInstanceID=27adc89e-0cb2-4b51-9bc1-34061f10156f Please self invite to the project through the link. Project Reference: FX4541 - Wimbledon Traincare Depot Upgrade (MCE) - ES4 Design Stage > SWR004571 ## Notice URLs - https://app.socialvalueportal.com/s/supplierregistration?svpprojectid=Sl0-0000-4oOcj - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-077675. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-077675.json.