Planning

Market Engagement - Repainting and Minor Refurbishment of Class 380 Fleet

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

01 Apr 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited is initiating a market engagement exercise for the repainting and minor refurbishment of its Class 380 Fleet, which includes 38 units (totaling 130 vehicles). This process is currently at the planning stage, with the intention to gather information from suppliers to inform future procurement decisions, potentially leading to a tender. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically reconditioning services of rolling stock, and is located in the UKM region of the United Kingdom. Interested suppliers are invited to complete the Market Engagement Questionnaire available on ScotRail’s e-sourcing portal, with a key date for further communication on 3 November 2025. This is not a pre-qualification or tender exercise, but an opportunity to inform ScotRail's decision-making process.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway maintenance and refurbishment. Companies with expertise in rolling stock reconditioning, possessing appropriate facilities like paint booths capable of accommodating rail vehicles, and experience in adhering to railway industry standards including ISO 9001 and EN 15085, will be well-suited to compete. The scope includes extensive repainting, application of decals and branding, surface treatment, minor repairs, and general interior work. Suppliers demonstrating capability in delivering high-quality services will contribute to the enhanced maintenance and presentation of ScotRail’s fleet, fostering business growth within the railway services sector.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement - Repainting and Minor Refurbishment of Class 380 Fleet

Notice Description

ScotRail Trains Limited (SRT) is seeking to engage with the market to understand the capabilities of prospective suppliers for the repainting and minor refurbishment of its Class 380 Fleet, comprising 38 units (130 vehicles in total).

Lot Information

Lot 1

ScotRail Trains Ltd (SRT) is seeking to engage with the market to understand the capabilities of prospective suppliers for the repainting and minor refurbishment of its Class 380 Fleet, comprising 38 units (130 vehicles in total The intended scope includes: - Removal of existing paint and decals in accordance with relevant maintenance procedures. - Surface preparation, treatment of corrosion, and repainting to meet the requirements of CR/PE0102, the common ROSCO protective coating specification. - Application of decals, branding, and livery. - Minor repairs, including welding, where required. - General interior work, such as removal and reinstatement of saloon fittings (e.g. seats, flooring). Suppliers should have access to appropriate paint booth facilities capable of accommodating rail vehicles and be able to demonstrate experience and capability in delivering similar work to railway industry standards. Work must be delivered in accordance with applicable ScotRail and Siemens procedures, relevant health and safety regulations, and recognised industry standards (e.g. ISO 9001, EN 15085).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012209-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50224000 - Reconditioning 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
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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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