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ScotRail Trains Ltd installation of DVRS braking system

ScotRail Trains Limited

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17 Jan 2023 at 09:12

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Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Ltd procured specialist rail engineering services to install DVRS braking systems on 34 Class 170 diesel multiple units. The work covered installation of electrical and mechanical equipment, with the vehicles taken to the supplier’s own premises rather than work carried out at a ScotRail site. The requirement relates to ScotRail’s railway operations and was to be delivered in the United Kingdom. This is a technically focused rolling-stock modification programme, suited to businesses able to undertake braking-system installation and associated mechanical and electrical work on Class 170 trains. The procurement was arranged as a single requirement rather than separate geographic or technical packages, and electronic ordering and payment arrangements applied to the resulting contract.

The procurement is complete and was run by selective negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. It used a multi-stage process: an electronic pre-qualification questionnaire followed by an invitation to negotiate, with candidates reduced before the second stage. The tender deadline was 20 January 2023 at 08:00, and invitations to the next stage were planned for 27 January 2023. Work was required to be completed by December 2023 at a proposed rate of two trains per week, with a contract duration of 240 days. Three bids were received, including two from SMEs, and all were electronic. The evaluation weighted price at 60%, location at 20%, case studies at 10% and resources at 10%. Wabtec UK Limited received two active awards and signed two active contracts on 9 June 2023. The lot is also recorded as cancelled.

For a future requirement of this type, a credible supplier would need proven capability in installing braking systems and other electrical and mechanical equipment on railway rolling stock, particularly Class 170 diesel multiple units. The evaluation shows that price was important, but technical credibility also depended on the supplier’s location, relevant case studies and available resources. This points to a contractor able to demonstrate comparable completed rail engineering work, mobilise an appropriately skilled team and sustain a production rate of two units per week. The work was carried out at the supplier’s own premises, so suitable workshop capacity, safe train-handling arrangements and facilities for rolling-stock modification would be central to competing. The buyer attracted three bids, including two from SMEs, indicating that specialist smaller firms may be able to participate where they can evidence the required capability and capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ScotRail Trains Ltd installation of DVRS braking system

Notice Description

This PQQ is for the installation of 34 * class 170 DMU at the suppliers own premises. All works are to be completed by December 2023 at a proposed rate of 2 per week.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The installation of a DVRS braking system for 34 * class 170 DMU. 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: This agreement shall not be extended or renewed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039809
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084679-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ScotRail Trains Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WABTEC UK LIMITED

Further Information

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