Official UK procurement notice
GWR - Framework for the provision of fabrication, structural repair and composite repair services in support of its Train & Rolling Stock (T&RS) maintenance operations
Authority: FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED (Public body)
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionGreat Western Railway (GWR) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the provision of fabrication, structural repair and composite repair services in support of its Train & Rolling Stock (T&RS) maintenance operations.
The objective of this procurement is to establish a reliable, responsive and technically competent supply base capable of supporting GWR with both planned and ad hoc fabrication and repair requirements.
The Framework is divided into the following Lots:
Lot 1 - Metal Fabrication and Non-Structural Repairs: metal fabrication, replacement panel production and non-structural bodywork repairs.
Lot 2 - Structural Repairs: structural repair services to vehicle body shells and load-bearing structures, including specialist welding and associated engineering activities.
Lot 3 - Composite Repairs: specialist repair and refurbishment of composite components and structures.
- How the procedure runs: A single-stage procurement process will be undertaken to identify and appoint suppliers to the Framework. Tenderers will be invited to submit a tender for the specific Lot(s) in which they wish to participate. Once the Framework has been established, further call-off competitions will be undertaken among the appointed suppliers for specific fabrication works as requirements arise.
CPV: Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Framework period
- 3 yrs · up to 5 yrs from 11 Dec 2026
- Scheme runs until
- 10 Dec 2031
Published description of the framework
A mini-competition will be conducted to determine the successful bidder for each specific commission.
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotEvery one of these 3 lots carries the same published figure, £7,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Metalwork, Fabrication and Non-Structural Body RepairsRenewalceiling above
Provision of metal fabrication, manufacture, replacement panel production and non-structural bodywork repairs to railway rolling stock.
This Lot is primarily intended for suppliers specialising in sheet metal work, fabrication, panel manufacture and cosmetic body repairs that do not affect the primary vehicle structure.
Lot #2Structural Bodywork Repairs, Heavy Fabrication and Coded WeldingRenewalceiling above
Provision of structural repair services to railway vehicle body shells and associated load-bearing structures.
This Lot is intended for suppliers possessing the necessary railway engineering competence, coded welding capability and quality controls required for safety-critical repairs.
The framework will be aligned with EN 15085-6, EN 12663, EN 15227, relevant Railway Group Standards, Rail Industry Standards (RIS), OEM requirements and applicable vehicle acceptance processes.
Lot #3GRP, Composite and Moulded Bodywork Repairs and FabricationRenewalceiling above
Provision of specialist GRP, composite and moulded component repair, manufacture and refurbishment services.
This Lot is intended for suppliers specialising in fibreglass, composite materials, mould manufacture and vehicle exterior body mouldings and internal panels.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (3)
- Technical: 50%
- Contractual: 10%
- Commercial: 40%
Published award criteria (3)
- Technical
- Contractual
- Commercial
- Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “GWR - Framework for the provision of fabrication, structural repair…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Utilities
- Commercial structure
- Open framework scheme
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 11 Sept 2026, 15:12 BST
- Last source update
- 11 Sept 2026, 15:12 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 14 Nov 2026
- Authority reference
FX1424- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-086536- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f85cFind a Tender
- How it runs
A single-stage procurement process will be undertaken to identify and appoint suppliers to the Framework.
Tenderers will be invited to submit a tender for the specific Lot(s) in which they wish to participate.
Once the Framework has been established, further call-off competitions will be undertaken among the appointed suppliers for specific fabrication works as requirements arise.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 7 Oct 2026, 18:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 7 Oct 2026, 18:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
11 Sept 2026 → 11 Dec 2026 · 5 dates- Tender notice published46 days ago11 Sept 2026, 15:12 BST
- Clarification questions by19 days ago7 Oct 2026, 18:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends19 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown7 Oct 2026, 18:00 BST
- Today27 Oct 2026
- Award decision expected byin 18 days14 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 44 days11 Dec 2026
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Tender notice published11 Sept 2026, 15:12 BSTUK4
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
Notices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender