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ScotRail InterCity Replacement Fleet and Technical Support and Spares Supply

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED

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Award

13 Apr 2026 at 08:51

TenderUpdate

13 Jan 2025 at 16:39

Tender

17 Dec 2024 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited, based in Glasgow, completed a procurement process to secure a replacement fleet for its InterCity routes, involving the supply of rolling stock and a Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA). The contract, categorised under 'Rolling stock' (CPV code 34620000), included the cities of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth, Stirling, Dundee, Inverness, and Aberdeen. The award stage, completed on 13th April 2026, followed a negotiation procedure. Key dates included the signing of contracts on 18th March 2026. The tender involved both Eversholt Rail and Alstom Transport UK as suppliers, under a single combined process with options to extend up until 2042.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in rolling stock manufacturing, refurbishment, and maintenance services. Firms experienced in operating within the selective procurement process and those capable of forming strategic partnerships for a joint response will find this project well-suited to their operations. With the contracts awarded to significant players in rail transport, future opportunities may arise from further enhancements or service expansion under the TSSSA, making it ideal for businesses adept at multi-year projects with extensions beyond 2035. The phased introduction of the new fleet by 2028 presents a dynamic environment for innovation and operational excellence.

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Notice Title

ScotRail InterCity Replacement Fleet and Technical Support and Spares Supply

Notice Description

ScotRail has received proposals for the supply of rolling stock to operate 19 service diagrams per day on its intercity routes connecting Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth, Stirling, Dundee, Inverness and Aberdeen. This competition was a combined process to select providers of: (a) the InterCity Replacement Fleet under a rolling stock lease, including any refurbishment and enhancement work; and a (b) technical support and spares supply agreement, with additional maintenance and support during introduction and may include some heavy maintenance services. These contracts have been awarded to two different contracting entities. However, in responding to this Contract Notice bidders were required to respond jointly in a manner that satisfies all contractual requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the Cabinet Secretary for Transport's announcement on 3 September 2024 that a replacement was to be sought for the High Speed Train (HST) fleet which operates intercity routes between Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Inverness, ScotRail (SRT) was seeking expressions of interest, and from those who prequalify, tenders for: 1. the supply of a single fleet/class of existing rolling stock to operate its intercity services; and 2. the provision of technical support and spares supply arrangement to enable SRT to maintain the fleet. The InterCity Replacement Fleet must demonstrate improved reliability and availability, reduced emissions and operating costs compared to the current HSTs. The fleet must be capable of operating on existing Network Rail infrastructure on SRT's intercity corridors with minimum changes to achieve a statement of compatibility and safety validation. The fleet shall be of sufficient size to operate a minimum of 19 daily passenger diagrams plus sufficient spare trains for maintenance. The average passenger diagram operates approx 220,000 miles p/a. The supplier of the trains will be required to refurbish the fleet (as needed) before it enters passenger service to provide SRT customers with a reliable and comfortable journey, attractive environment and suitable facilities. The fleet will be required to operate in reliable passenger service until at least 2035 and may be required (in whole or in part) until 2042 without further refurbishments. With passenger services expected to enter service before the end of 2027, there will be a phased approach to the trains being introduced, with the final train expected to be in operation before the end of 2028. SRT will conduct maintenance with support from a Service Provider under an enhanced Technical Support and Spare Supply Agreement (TSSSA+) to include all scheduled, unscheduled and ad hoc maintenance materials; off-train overhauls; technical support and continuous process improvement to improve productivity and efficiency. The TSSSA+ includes enhanced elements: -Knowledge transfer and training of SRT staff to competently operate and maintain the fleet. -Heavy maintenance activities which cannot be conducted at SRT depots. -Maintenance services at the supplier's facilities during driver training and fleet transition (when SRT will still be maintaining the HST fleet). This Procurement was a single process to select providers of: -the InterCity Replacement fleet under a rolling stock lease including any refurbishment and enhancement work. -technical support and spares supply with additional maintenance and support during introduction. Contracts have been awarded to two different contracting entities. Bidders were required to respond jointly to this Contract Notice to satisfy all contractual elements. E.g. as a joint venture or consortium with one party providing The Fleet and the other providing the TSSSA+ elements. Applicants had their capability and financial standing evaluated and successful applicants proceeded to an Invitation to Negotiate. This procurement was run by (contracts awarded by and signed with) SRT, its aim is to deliver Transport Scotland's (TS) requirements. Following receipt and evaluation of tenders, SRT prepared a Final Business Case (FBC) in line with Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance for approval by TS. This included comparison against alternative options, including procurement of a new build train (not in scope of this procurement).

Options: Lease: options to extend some or all of the fleet up to 2042 TSSSA: options to extend up to 2042

Renewal: ScotRail have the option to extend up until 2040, for all or part of the fleet.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c8cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033078-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34620000 - Rolling stock

50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2035 Over 5 years
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ALSTOM TRANSPORT

EVERSHOLT RAIL

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