Award

Framework for the provision of legal services in support of ScotRail's New Trains Procurement Programme

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Mar 2023 at 15:57

Tender

05 Aug 2022 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited has awarded a contract for the provision of legal services in support of the New Trains Procurement Programme. The title of the framework is "Framework for the provision of legal services in support of ScotRail’s New Trains Procurement Programme". The industry category is legal services, and the procurement method is selective with a tender status marked as "complete". The award was made to Addleshaw Goddard LLP, with the contract signed on 22nd December 2022. The procurement process was initiated with a tender and involved guidance on procurement regulations to ensure compliance.

The procurement of legal services for ScotRail's New Trains Procurement Programme presents business growth opportunities for legal firms with expertise in procurement regulations and contract management. Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender include law firms specialising in railway services and legal advisory services. The procurement aims to support the development of new train fleets through efficient and compliant competitions, providing value for money while ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the procurement stages.

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Notice Title

Framework for the provision of legal services in support of ScotRail's New Trains Procurement Programme

Notice Description

Legal Services in support of ScotRail's Fleet Procurement Programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ScotRail Trains are seeking to contract with a legal services provider to provide ad hoc contract management and legal support to the SRT project team managing the design, manufacture, testing, commissioning and approvals process of the new trains contracts. This support will include (but not be limited to) the creation of model contracts such as Rolling Stock Lease Agreement (lease), Manufacture & Supply Agreement (MSA), Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA), Train Services Agreement (TSA), financing Lease - this list is not meant to be exhaustive. ScotRail will also require guidance on procurement regulations at each stage of the procurement activity (PQQ/SPD, ITT, BAFO etc) to ensure compliance with the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016. SRT is acting to deliver the procurement on behalf of Scottish Rail Holdings (SRH) who are a public sector company, owned and controlled by the Scottish Government. SRH report to Transport Scotland (TS) who are the national transport agency for Scotland, responsible for delivering the Scottish Government's vision for transport. As such it will be a requirement of the contract that all entities within the Scottish Rail Holdings Group have access to these services.

Renewal: Option to extend contract up to an additional 36 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035968
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006047-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Lisa Scott
Contact Email
lisa.scott@scotrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADDLESHAW GODDARD

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