Award

Rail Advertising Services

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Sep 2025 at 14:39

Tender

11 Sep 2023 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited, a prominent buyer in the railway services sector, is overseeing a procurement process for Rail Advertising Services. This procurement, classified under advertising services, involves the management and investment into ScotRail’s advertising estate across the UKM region, including roadside, in-station, on-train, and ticket gates. This tender follows a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The previous tender period closed on 11th October 2023, and invitations for the next stages were expected by 30th October 2023. The legal basis for this process is regulated under CELEX directive 32014L0025, and the process is compliant with the GPA standards. The award stage saw Global Outdoor Media Limited being selected as the active supplier, with the contract signed on 1st May 2025.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in advertising services, particularly those experienced in managing both classic paper and modern digital advertising assets. It is a valuable opportunity for businesses possessing the financial strength to meet a minimum turnover requirement of £2 million and a positive liquidity ratio to engage in a long-term contract. The focus on comprehensive advertising services throughout ScotRail's estate presents an excellent growth opportunity for suppliers capable of managing large-scale advertising portfolios and innovating in the digital advertising space. With a contract duration extending up to five years and potential extensions, businesses have the chance to establish a long-term partnership with ScotRail, thus fostering stable business growth.

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Notice Title

Rail Advertising Services

Notice Description

ScotRail Trains Limited (ScotRail) are engaging the market for a prospective third party to provide Rail Advertising services: including roadside, in-station, on-train and ticket gates).

Lot Information

Lot 1

ScotRail are seeking to contract with a single supplier to provide advertising services across the entire ScotRail estate: roadside, on-train, in-station, ticket gates and experiential. The current advertising portfolio has a mixture of classic paper panels and modern digital units and we are tendering for a supplier to manage and invest into our current estate. Additional information: Unrestricted access to the Procurement Documents is available via the ScotRail Wax Portal: Wax Portal: https://scotrail.wax-live.com/

Renewal: 5 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03fb94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053245-2025
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
Restricted procedure
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

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
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months 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 LIMITED
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL OUTDOOR MEDIA

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