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Locomotive Traction Services Replacement Procurement

Caledonian Sleeper Limited

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Oct 2025 at 12:03

Tender Notice
Planning

18 Feb 2025 at 11:10

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Locomotive Traction Services Replacement Procurement" is currently active and managed by Caledonian Sleeper Limited, operating within the railway transport services industry. The procurement seeks to supply locomotives and drivers to operate the Caledonian Sleeper services between London and Scotland. The process involves associated maintenance and technical support services under a Traction and Rolling Stock Support and Services Agreement, with a contract potentially lasting up to 10 years. The procurement is executed as a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, with the tender stage ending on 5th December 2025 at 17:00, and invitations for the second stage planned for 27th March 2026. The exercise is open to electronic submissions, with a total estimated contract value of £200 million.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in locomotive supply, transport services, and associated maintenance and operational support services. Providers capable of delivering top-quality locomotive compatibility, service delivery, and contract management plans, alongside competitive pricing, are well-positioned to benefit. The project encourages entities with robust capabilities in railway transport services and those interested in entering or expanding their market presence within the UK. Potential businesses will need to ensure compliance with the specific requirements, including variant policies and quality and price criteria, to successfully compete in this selective procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Locomotive Traction Services Replacement Procurement

Notice Description

Supply of suitable locomotives and drivers to operate Caledonian Sleeper services between London and Scotland, including operation over electrified and non-electrified routes. Associated maintenance and technical support services under a Traction and Rolling Stock Support and Services Agreement (TSSSA). A contract duration anticipated to align with CSL's long-term service requirements (indicatively 10 years).

Lot Information

Provision of new or refurbished locomotives capable of operating with the MK5 fleet over electrified and non-electrified routes, including potential financing options for the same

Supply of suitable locomotives and drivers to operate Caledonian Sleeper services between London and Scotland, including operation over electrified and non-electrified routes. Associated maintenance and technical support services under a Traction and Rolling Stock Support and Services Agreement (TSSSA). A contract duration anticipated to align with CSL's long-term service requirements (indicatively 10 years).

Options: Other potential traction related services

Renewal: TBC

Provision of maintenance, spares and facilities to support the locomotive fleet

This notice is published by Caledonian Sleeper Limited (CSL) and is intended to advertise a forthcoming market engagement exercise. This is in relation to an intended procurement for the contracted provision of locomotives and associated operational services to CSL due to the current arrangements expiring in 2030. This procurement will be subject to approval from Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government. The services being sought include: Provision of maintenance, spares and facilities to support the locomotive fleet

Provision of drivers and associated support

This notice is published by Caledonian Sleeper Limited (CSL) and is intended to advertise a forthcoming market engagement exercise. This is in relation to an intended procurement for the contracted provision of locomotives and associated operational services to CSL due to the current arrangements expiring in 2030. This procurement will be subject to approval from Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government. The services being sought include: Provision of drivers and associated support

Provision of operational control and associated support

This notice is published by Caledonian Sleeper Limited (CSL) and is intended to advertise a forthcoming market engagement exercise. This is in relation to an intended procurement for the contracted provision of locomotives and associated operational services to CSL due to the current arrangements expiring in 2030. This procurement will be subject to approval from Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government. The services being sought include: Provision of operational control and associated support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e323
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069693-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60200000 - Railway transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Caledonian Sleeper Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV1 1PP
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

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