Tender

ScotRail Advertising Concession Services

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED (UTILITIES)

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Tender

06 Sep 2022 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The ScotRail Trains Limited (Utilities) is conducting a tender for Rail Advertising Concession Services, divided into 6 lots such as In-Station, On Train, Experiential, Ticket Gates, Roadside, and All Lots. The proposed contract length is a minimum of 4 years, with a contract finalization stage after submissions and approval. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender deadline set for October 6, 2022, at 12:00 (UK time). Businesses in the advertising services industry, particularly those specializing in railway advertising, should consider bidding for the various lots available in this procurement process.

This tender by ScotRail presents an opportunity for businesses offering advertising services, especially in the railway sector, to compete for different advertising lots, each with unique offerings such as In-Station displays, On Train promotions, Experiential engagements, Ticket Gates branding, Roadside billboards, or a combined bid for All Lots. Companies considering participation need to meet specific financial criteria and adhere to the submission method details provided. The procurement process is governed by economic criteria, and interested bidders need to ensure compliance with the requirements outlined by ScotRail Trains Limited (Utilities) to successfully secure a contract in this competitive market.

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Notice Title

ScotRail Advertising Concession Services

Notice Description

ScotRail Trains Limited (ScotRail) are engaging the market for prospective third parties to provide Rail Advertising services, split into 6 lots.

Lot Information

In-Station

Lot 1: In-Station Advertising. Internal and External comprising Standard Formats of; 4 Sheets, 6 Sheets, 48 Sheets, Digital Media (Excluding DCIS) and Tactical Media (Banners and Vinyl). Currently; 842 Classic Poster Displays, 39 Digital Screens. Additional information: Proposed contract length is minimum of 4 years and will be finalised at ITT / award stage.

On Train

Lot 2: On Train Internal advertising frames on board ScotRail rolling stock. Currently; 1,742 Classic Poster Displays Additional information: Proposed contract length is minimum of 4 years and will be finalised at ITT / award stage.

Experiential

Lot 3: Experiential Face to Face engagement with passengers for promotional and branding experiences. Currently; approx. 15 Allocated locations Additional information: Proposed contract length is minimum of 4 years and will be finalised at ITT / award stage.

Ticket Gates

Lot 4: Ticket Gates Vinyl media fixed to ticket gate paddles and stanchions. Currently; 17 Gated Stations 386 Displays Additional information: Proposed contract length is minimum of 4 years and will be finalised at ITT / award stage.

Roadside

Lot 5: Roadside Road facing billboard 48 sheet displays targeting passing traffic. Currently; 19 Displays Additional information: Proposed contract length is minimum of 4 years and will be finalised at ITT / award stage.

All Lots

Lot 6: All lots. This lot is reserved for organisations who can provide and wish to bid for all lots. Suppliers may be able to offer better commercial terms by providing all the requirements listed in lots 1-5. Furthermore, there are increased efficiencies by working with a single organisation. As such, ScotRail may award Lot 6 instead of splitting out the requirements. Suppliers may provide a submission for specific lots and a separate submission for lot 6. Additional information: Proposed contract length is minimum of 4 years and will be finalised at ITT / award stage. ScotRail may award lot 6 (all) instead of splitting out the requirements (lots 1-5). Suppliers bidding for lot 6 can also submit separate bids for specific lots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036655
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025005-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED (UTILITIES)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fergus.martin@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

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