Notice Information
Notice Title
Lease of Shunters for use at Inverness and Haymarket Depots
Notice Description
Lot 1: Primary use to move HST power / trailer cars at Inverness and Haymarket Lot 2: Primary use to move HST vehicles during heavy maintenance within set boundaries at Haymarket Depot.
Lot Information
Lease of Shunters for use at Inverness and Haymarket Depot
Primary use to move HST power / trailer cars at Inverness and Haymarket. The Shunters shall: - be mainline compliant to run on Network Rail mainline infrastructure and negotiate signals as per industry standards. - be able to move HST up to 2 x power cars at 75 tonnes each and 5 x Mk3 coaches at 40 tonnes each. - be fitted with Automatic Warning System (AWS) / Train Protection Warning System (TPWS) headlight and must have a Slow Speed Function (SSF). - be able to couple to ScotRail HST vehicles and compatible with both the emergency nose end coupler and the alliance type couplers, and must also be capable of coupling with 170 & 158 / Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) trains - coupling requirements for Haymarket Depot in Lot 1 shall be in full compliance with the track curvature reports at Appendix 3 - have a GSM-r (radio) option (for Inverness for futureproofing), - be powered by diesel or battery. - be accompanied by any necessary specialist tooling or equipment required for light touch maintenance - be accompanied by Operator and Maintenance Manuals Maintenance - Lot 1 The Tenderer will also include a Shunter Maintenance plan, including tenderer/ operator responsibilities, to include clear technical definition of 'light touch' and low-level repairs and routine light maintenance by ScotRail. The Tenderer shall be required to provide consumables to ScotRail for all low-level repairs and light maintenance, and to allow the Tenderer to complete the full overhaul as per industry standards and complete non-light maintenance works. The Tenderer shall also provide a contingency plan detailing arrangement for any period where the Shunter cannot be used/supplied, e.g. as a result of maintenance / overhaul, or technical failure. Training - Lot 1 The Tenderer shall also have the ability to provide and deliver (as required) a 'Train the Trainer' package to enable relevant personnel at both Haymarket and Inverness depots to be fully trained to the correct industry standards, as ScotRail's business dictates, to ensure relevant personnel are compliant to operate and maintain Shunters ensuring the safe movement of vehicles, and to be aware of safety and dangers on site. Course content shall also refer to ScotRail's safety procedures, site assessment, and comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974). Additional information: Interested parties should register their interest at https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/negotiations/Sourcing/DocumentMain.aspx?ProjectId=390&DocumentId=391&ApplicationInstanceID=27adc89e-0cb2-4b51-9bc1-34061f10156f
Renewal: Initial 2 year award, plus 3 x 12 month options
Lease of Shunter for use at Haymarket DepotPrimary use to move HST vehicles during heavy maintenance within set boundaries at Haymarket Depot. The Shunter shall: - be road and rail vehicle - be remotely operated - be able to couple to emergency nose and alliance coupler - be able to supply and deliver coupling / attachments as per ScotRail's future business demands - be able to move a HST power car at 75 tonne each or Mk3 coach up to 40 tonnes - have a Slow Speed Function (SSF) of 3-5 mph - be battery powered - be capable of moving HST bogies (special attachments required) - be accompanied by any necessary specialist tooling or equipment required for light touch maintenance - be accompanied by Operator and Maintenance Manuals Maintenance - Lot 2 The Tenderer will also include a Shunter Maintenance plan and shall be required to complete maintenance checks in accordance with OEM manual / instruction, providing consumables as necessary to complete all maintenance works. The Tenderer shall also provide a contingency plan providing detailing arrangement for any period where the Shunter cannot be used/supplied, e.g. as a result of maintenance / overhaul, or technical failure. Training - Lot 2 The Tenderer shall also have the ability to provide and deliver (as required) a train the trainer package to enable relevant personnel at Haymarket depots to be fully trained to the correct industry standards, as ScotRail's business dictates, to ensure operators are fully compliant. Training course content shall teach operators how to ensure the safe movement of vehicles, and to be aware of safety and dangers on site. Course content shall also refer to ScotRail's safety procedures, site assessment, and comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974). Additional information: Interested parties should register their interest at https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/negotiations/Sourcing/DocumentMain.aspx?ProjectId=390&DocumentId=391&ApplicationInstanceID=27adc89e-0cb2-4b51-9bc1-34061f10156f
Renewal: Initial 2 years + 3 x 12 month options
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-051a76
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023812-2025
- 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
-
- CPV Codes
34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £750,000 £500K-£1M
- Lots Value
- £750,000 £500K-£1M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 21 May 20259 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 20 Jun 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
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
- TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey, TLM75 City of Edinburgh
-
- Local Authority
- Glasgow City
- Electoral Ward
- Anderston/City/Yorkhill
- Westminster Constituency
- Glasgow North
Further Information
Notice URLs
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