Wimbledon Train care Depot Upgrade (MCE) - ES4 Design Stage
South Western Railway Limited, a passenger rail operator, is procuring multidisciplinary depot enhancement services for the Wimbledon Traincare Depot Upgrade through Network Rail PACE Stage ES4 design and to support progression towards Stage ES5. The supplier will develop the design, provide engineering assurance, manage stakeholders, and support Network Rail approval and assurance requirements within a live operational railway environment, with expectations for effective programme delivery, risk management, and value for money. The contract is expected to run for 12 months and has an estimated value of approximately £1.094 million, with lump-sum pricing required. Delivery will take place at Wimbledon Traincare Depot in the UK, within the UKI region. The most critical qualification requirement is demonstrable experience in rail depot enhancement projects, including multidisciplinary rail infrastructure design, Network Rail PACE processes, engineering assurance, and stakeholder engagement.
Buyer: SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 21 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £1.1m
- Bids close: 23 Oct 2026
- Location: London, Lewisham and Southwark
- Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure
- Contract period: 21 Dec 2026 to 31 Dec 2027
- Category: Railway depot construction work (45234112)
From the official notice
South Western Railway (SWR) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Depot Enhancement Specialist to deliver the Wimbledon Traincare Depot Enhancement Scheme through Network Rail PACE Stage ES4 and support progression towards PACE Stage ES5. The procurement will be conducted via a Single-Stage Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) under the Procurement Act 2023. The successful supplier will provide multidisciplinary depot enhancement services within a live operational railway environment, including design development, engineering assurance, stakeholder management, and support for Network Rail approvals and assurance requirements. Tenderers will be required to demonstrate proven experience in rail depot enhancement projects, multidisciplinary rail infrastructure design, Network Rail PACE processes, engineering assurance, and stakeholder engagement. Tenders will be evaluated against published technical and commercial criteria, with assessment focusing on technical capability, rail sector experience, programme delivery, risk management, and value for money. SWR reserves the right to award based on initial submissions or undertake negotiations where advantageous. The contract is expected to have a duration of 12 months(1-year) with an estimated value of approximately £1.094 million. Suppliers will be required to submit lump-sum pricing, enabling robust value-for-money assessment and comparison of bids. The procurement aims to secure the Most Advantageous Tender (...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 23 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £1.1m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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