Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdc-b91d-727a-8511-b2fde396a63c/gwr-property-construction-consultancy-framework closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # GWR Property Construction Consultancy Framework [First Greater Western Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/first-greater-western-limited) Estimated value Not stated Published 27 Apr 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Split into 7 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This procurement process is being advertised and run by First Greater Western Limited on its own behalf and on behalf of the successor operator of the rail passenger transport services in respect of Great Western Railway. That successor operator will be a public sector company, is expected to be a wholly owned subsidiary of DfT OLR Holdings Limited and will be ultimately owned by the Secretary of State for Transport. The date for transfer of the current operations to the successor operator is not yet confirmed. Where the transfer is completed before contract award under this procurement process, the successor operator may elect (but will not be obliged) to carry on with this procurement process in place of First Greater Western Limited, by taking on the role of contracting entity from the date of completion of the transfer (with this notice and all other procurement documents to be interpreted accordingly). Where the transfer is not yet completed by the time of contract award, contractual rights may be included in the contractual arrangements to enable transfer to the successor operator. Bidders should note that this procurement process (if ongoing), or any awarded contract, may be included in a transfer scheme made by the Secretary of State under section 12 of the Railways Act 2005, or the transfer may be effected outside of, or separate from, such a scheme. Framework: Services will be called off under a bespoke consultancy framework agreement and will be awarded via mini-competitions or direct award. Spend across lots may increase or decrease over time due to changes in requirements, budget availability, or strategic priorities. GWR will reserve the right to allocate spend flexibly across lots as needed. The framework is intended to provide a compliant route to market; however, no supplier is guaranteed any volume of work, value of spend, or number of call‑offs during the framework term. Call-Off Tenders: Once appointed, framework suppliers will be invited to compete for individual projects through mini‑competitions. Each mini‑competition will include a defined scope, pricing schedule, and specific evaluation criteria. Direct Award will be permitted across all Lots, where in line with the framework buying process, including circumstances where Lot 6 is applicable. Evaluation weightings for Technical and Commercial submissions will vary depending on the complexity and nature of the project, typically within the following ranges: - Technical: 10% - 90% - Commercial: 10% - 90% The applicable weighting for each mini-competition will be clearly stated in the call-off documentation. Call-off contracts will be awarded under the bespoke framework agreement. This process ensures a fair, transparent, and flexible framework that maintains competitive tension while achieving the best balance of quality and value for money across all works. Read full description ## CPV classification Transport systems consultancy services Railway engineering services Infrastructure works consultancy services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-068b93-2026-04-27T13:03:51+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-068b93-2026-04-27T13:03:51+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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