ScotRail Trains Ltd installation of DVRS braking system

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2026 at 13:55

Tender

17 Jan 2023 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Ltd, serving as the buyer, initiated a procurement process for the installation of a DVRS braking system on 34 class 170 DMU units at the supplier's premises. The procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment. While initial stages of this procurement began in early 2023, involving negotiation procedures with prior calls for competition, the award stage was completed in April 2026. Despite some cancellation in certain lots, the awarded contract has been active since June 2023. These installations are required to be finished by December 2023, with deliveries within the UK region, and the process followed a selective procurement method.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical and mechanical equipment installations. The selective nature of the procurement method, negotiated with a prior call for competition, invites suppliers to leverage their unique competencies in quality, location advantage, and case studies to compete effectively. Companies like Wabtec UK Limited, which won the contract, demonstrate how large-scale organisations with extensive resources can meet the stringent requirements such as electronic submissions and quality-based award criteria. The process allows suppliers, particularly those with experience in railway services, to not only showcase their technical capabilities and competitive pricing but also to establish a foothold in a high-value project with ScotRail. The tender presents a lucrative opportunity for growth and expansion for SMEs as well that are adapting to electronic invoicing and ordering systems.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039809
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039286-2026
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
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
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTRAIL TRAINS LTD
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WABTEC

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