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# GWR - Framework for the provision of fabrication, structural repair and composite repair services in support of its Train & Rolling Stock (T&RS) maintenance operations

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/gwr-framework-for-the-provision-of-fabrication-structural-repair-and-composite-repair-serv-ocds-h6vhtk-06f85c). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED: "GWR - Framework for the provision of fabrication, structural repair and composite repair services in support of its Train & Rolling Stock (T&RS) maintenance operations". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £21,000,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 7 Oct 2026, 18:00 BST. Published submission portal: s2c-uk62.waxdigital.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/first-greater-western-limited-coh-05113733)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £21,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 7 October 2026 at 18:00 BST
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
- **Delivery Location:** UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/gwr-framework-for-the-provision-of-fabrication-structural-repair-and-composite-repair-serv-ocds-h6vhtk-06f85c#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06f85c`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
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- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/gwr-framework-for-the-provision-of-fabrication-structural-repair-and-composite-repair-serv-ocds-h6vhtk-06f85c#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [s2c-uk62.waxdigital.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2c-uk62.waxdigital.com%2FFirstGroupPlc%2FDisplayModules%2FTradeModules%2FNegotiations%2FOpportunities%2FViewOpportunityEvent.aspx%3FEventID%3D5312%26Culture%3Den-GB)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/gwr-framework-for-the-provision-of-fabrication-structural-repair-and-composite-repair-serv-ocds-h6vhtk-06f85c#participate

## Description
Great 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.

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: Metalwork, Fabrication and Non-Structural Body Repairs
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 50200000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £7,000,000
- **Description:** 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 ...
- **Contract Period:** 11/12/2026 to 10/12/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Structural Bodywork Repairs, Heavy Fabrication and Coded Welding
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 50200000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £7,000,000
- **Description:** 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 r...
- **Contract Period:** 11/12/2026 to 10/12/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: GRP, Composite and Moulded Bodywork Repairs and Fabrication
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 50200000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £7,000,000
- **Description:** 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...
- **Contract Period:** 11/12/2026 to 10/12/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F086536-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-11T14:12:43.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T16:36:11.942Z
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