Award

Joint Legionella Testing from both ScotRail Trains and Network Rail

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LTD

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2026 at 10:51

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 16:23

Tender

29 Mar 2023 at 14:55

Tender

07 Nov 2022 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by ScotRail Trains Ltd involves a contract for Legionella testing across various sites in Scotland, including Maintenance Delivery Units, Signal Boxes, and Power Signal Boxes. The tender focuses on services related to water pollution with the negotiated procurement method and selective process, highlighting a joint venture with Network Rail. It specifies a procedure with prior competition for Legionella testing, ensuring compliance with current legislation and repeated site visits at different frequencies. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract signed on 18th July 2024. The main industry category is services, and the geographic coverage focuses on the UKM region, particularly Glasgow.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in water pollution and safety services to expand their reach by collaborating with major railway clients like ScotRail Trains Ltd and Network Rail Ltd. Ideal contenders will benefit from using an electronic submission system provided by ScotRail, which demands prior registration. The negotiated procedure allows businesses adept in quality service provision to compete effectively, thereby enhancing their service portfolio while ensuring adherence to strict compliance standards. This contract suits companies capable of providing consistent monitoring and assessments, offering significant growth potential for firms that excel in infrastructure-related environmental services.

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Notice Title

Joint Legionella Testing from both ScotRail Trains and Network Rail

Notice Description

The PQQ event for the proposed joint venture between ScotRail Trains Ltd and Network Rail Ltd for Legionella Testing. The proposed agreement shall cover annual Water Monitoring and Water Risk Assessments at a number of Maintenance Delivery Units, Signal Boxes, Power Signal Boxes and ground frames etc. throughout Scotland Route. Testing is identified at each individual site, along with the frequency of visits - weekly / monthly / Quarterly / 6 monthly / annual and all services are to be carried out in compliance with current relevant legislation. Award notice is for ScotRail only.

Lot Information

Legionella Testing requirements for ScotRail Trains Ltd

Legionella Testing requirements for ScotRail Trains Ltd. Additional information: To participate you must submit an electronic PQQ via the ScotRail Wax Sourcing System by the deadline. The system can be accessed here https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx and you should log in if you already have a registered account or register to create an account and log in to access the PQQ.

Renewal: ScotRail reserve the right to extend this agreement for up to and including a maximum of 24 months

Legionella Testing requirements for Network Rail Ltd

Legionella testing for Network Rail Limited. Additional information: To participate you must submit an electronic PQQ via the ScotRail Wax Sourcing System by the deadline. The system can be accessed here https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx and you should log in if you already have a registered account or register to create an account and log in to access the PQQ.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037fb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019362-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90733000 - Services related to water pollution

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTRAIL TRAINS LTD
Additional Buyers

NETWORK RAIL LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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