Open tender · United Kingdom · Services
GWR - Transport and Distribution Services (Including Courier and Heavy Haulage)
First Greater Western Limited in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “GWR - Transport and Distribution Services (Including Courier and Heavy Haulage)”. Bids close on 5 October 2026; the estimated value is £2 million. To qualify, bidders need at least one similar completed work.
The work
Multi-supplier framework for transport and distribution services including courier, freight, and heavy haulage
Key facts
- Estimated value
- £2 million
- Contract period
- 7 December 2026 to 6 December 2028 (possible extension to 6 December 2030)
- Published
- 10 Sep 2026
What it takes to qualify
Worth a closer look
- Appointment to the Framework does not confer any exclusivity, minimum spend, minimum volume, minimum order, capacity reservation or other commitment and shall not oblige GWR to award any Call-Off Contract to any Framework Supplier.
- GWR may award a Call-Off Contract directly to a Framework Supplier only where permitted by this Framework Agreement, the procurement documents and applicable procurement legislation.
- The circumstances listed above are non-exhaustive and shall not limit GWR's right to make a Direct Award where otherwise permitted under the Framework Agreement, the procurement documents and applicable procurement legislation.
Experience
- At least 1 similar work — Courier and light/medium freight distribution services by road for Standard and High-Priority Goods
- At least 1 similar work — Transport by road of complete or partial Traction and Rolling Stock major assemblies and components up to a maximum gross vehicle weight of 44 tonnes
- At least 1 similar work — Specialist heavy haulage services for outsized Traction and Rolling Stock major assemblies, individual Power Cars, Carriages and Rail Units exceeding standard road limits
Policy conditions
No reservation, preference or local-content restriction.