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ScotRail InterCity Replacement Fleet and Technical Support and Spares Supply

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited is inviting tenders for the "ScotRail InterCity Replacement Fleet and Technical Support and Spares Supply" project, falling under the industry category of "Rolling stock" (CPV code 34620000). The procurement process, currently at the tender update stage, seeks suppliers for the rolling stock to service intercity routes connecting Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth, Stirling, Dundee, Inverness, and Aberdeen. Important dates include the amended time limit for submissions now extended to 3 February 2025, with the subsequent dispatch of invitations planned for 3 March 2025. The contract period is from 28 November 2025 to 31 December 2035, with the potential for extension until 2040.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the railway and technical maintenance industries. Suppliers with expertise in providing rolling stock, refurbishment, enhancement work, and technical support will find this contract particularly suitable. The project requires a comprehensive delivery approach, potentially involving joint ventures or consortia to fulfil all contractual requirements. Participating in this procurement can lead to long-term business growth through contracts that provide substantial and steady work. The process is selective and employs a negotiated procedure with a call for competition, making it ideal for well-established firms with a proven track record in railway services.

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Notice Title

ScotRail InterCity Replacement Fleet and Technical Support and Spares Supply

Notice Description

ScotRail is seeking proposals for the supply of rolling stock to operate a minimum of 19 service diagrams per day on its intercity routes connecting Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth, Stirling, Dundee, Inverness and Aberdeen. This competition is 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 may be awarded to two different contracting entities. However, in responding to this Contract Notice you are required to respond jointly in a manner that satisfies all contractual requirements. For example, this may take the form of a joint venture or consortium, with one member providing the InterCity Replacement Fleet, and the other providing the technical support, spares and maintenance elements. In the event that contracts are subsequently awarded with two different contracting entities, ScotRail may decide to include an interworking agreement between all the contracting entities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the Cabinet Secretary for Transport's announcement on 3 September 2024 that a replacement is to be sought for the High Speed Train (HST) fleet which operates intercity routes between Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Inverness, ScotRail (SRT) is 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 (The 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 min. changes to achieve a statement of compatibility and safety validation. The Fleet shall be of sufficient size to operate min. 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 2040 without further refurbishments. The full Fleet and maintenance support services should enable 19 passenger diagrams to operate from Dec 2027 (backstop date), and SRT reserves the right to exclude fleets which are not expected to be introduced by this date. SRT prefers The Fleet is in reliable passenger service sooner, with the aim from Dec 2026. SRT intends to 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+ will include 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 is a single process to select providers of: -the InterCity Replacement Fleet under a rolling stock lease including any refurbishment and enhancement work; and -technical support and spares supply with additional maintenance and support during introduction Contracts may be awarded to two different contracting entities. You are 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. If contracts are awarded with two different contracting entities, SRT may include an interworking agreement between all contracting entities Applicants will have their capability and financial standing evaluated and successful applicants may proceed to an Invitation to Negotiate. This procurement is being run by (contracts will be awarded by and signed with) SRT, its aim is to deliver Transport Scotland's (TS) requirements. Following receipt and evaluation of tenders, SRT will prepare a Final Business Case (FBC) in line with Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance for TS consideration. This will include comparison against alternative options, including procurement of a new build train (not in scope of this procurement). Progress to contract award is dependent on submission and approval by TS of a compliant and affordable FBC. Participation in this procurement may not result in a contract award and suppliers partake at their own cost and risk.

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/001081-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@scotrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3448110141

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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