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5. GWR - On-Board Toilet Repair Services

Awarded to RAIL INSTALLATION & TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED(buyer)

Published
Published 21 September 2026

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Overview

First Greater Western Limited has awarded a contract for the repair, maintenance, and supply of parts for Great Western Railway's on-board train toilet systems. The contract ensures specialist technical support and components to maintain fleet reliability and passenger service standards. The contract was awarded to Rail Installation & Technical Services Ltd on 3 November 2026 for a value of £500,000.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct award
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
21 September 2026
Classification (CPV)
Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies

Award outcome

Awarded value
£500,000
Award date
3 November 2026
Contract period
1 December 2026 → 30 November 2027
Contract length
1 year
Could run to
30 November 2028
Winner
  • RAIL INSTALLATION & TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD

This contract ends on 30 November 2027, or 30 November 2028 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

RAIL INSTALLATION & TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD

Based in
Caldicot
Public contracts won
1
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Market context

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£113,558

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This award is 4.4× the median.

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED in the last 12 months

31

contracts awarded, worth £1,546,785,321 in total

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  1. Contract

    6 November 2026

  2. Contract

    21 September 2026

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