This contract closed on 7 Oct 2026. See open furniture, equipment and supplies contracts.
| Buyer | First Greater Western Limited |
|---|---|
| Where | South West |
| Value | £21m |
| Deadline | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Published | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Sector | Furniture, equipment and supplies |
| Suitable for SMEs | Yes, says the buyer |
| Source | Find a Tender |
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- Framework: winning gets you on a list, not guaranteed work
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What the buyer says
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)
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- Metalwork, Fabrication and Non-Structural Body Repairs
- Structural Bodywork Repairs, Heavy Fabrication and Coded Welding
- GRP, Composite and Moulded Bodywork Repairs and Fabrication