Tender

PQQ foir Environmental Testing Services at ScotRail establishments

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED .

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Aug 2025 at 10:44

Planning

30 May 2025 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process initiated by ScotRail Trains Limited focuses on environmental testing services, as evidenced by their pre-qualification questionnaire activity aimed at selecting suppliers to fulfil this service category. This tender, with an ID of SR-219, is classified under the CPV code 90700000 for Environmental Services and is in the 'tender' stage, indicative of an active engagement in the selection process. The procurement spans a substantial financial commitment of £750,000 and involves service provision across various ScotRail locations including depots in Glasgow and Edinburgh, and operations in Ayr, Bathgate, and others. Key submission deadlines include the tender period ending on 17th September 2025, with invitations for the second stage of selection due on 7th October 2025. The procurement method being employed is a selective, negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in environmental monitoring, testing, and analysis services. Companies with expertise in testing and auditing in line with environmental management plans, as well as those offering technical support in areas such as fuel storage tank testing, effluent discharge monitoring, and exhaust emissions testing, will find this contract aligns with their capabilities. The opportunity to engage in a long-term commitment, potentially spanning seven years, through renewable contracts with ScotRail, offers stability and continuous business development prospects. Suppliers capable of ensuring regulatory compliance and offering sustainable practices will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, which caters specifically to those within the environmental services sector.

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Notice Title

PQQ foir Environmental Testing Services at ScotRail establishments

Notice Description

ScotRail are tendering for suppliers for the provision of environmental testing services at various ScotRail Depots and ISFE locations. This may include but is not limited to the testing of effluent interceptors, fuel storage tanks, LEV, coolant, carriage wash plants effluent discharge, train drinking water points, and diesel exhaust fumes as well as the provision of specialist technical support and any ad-hoc services required. It is envisaged this requirement will have a duration of 3 years will optional 24-month extensions on two separate occasions to a maximum term of 7 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a pre-qualification activity in advance of a formal tender process. ScotRail requires a Service Provider (SP) to provide Environmental Monitoring, Testing and Analysis Services. These services will include periodic testing and audits in conformance with the ScotRail's Environmental Management Plan. The SP will provide environmental testing to four separate areas of ScotRail operations. The first is the depot testing service, the operations site testing, the ISFE locations and on train testing services. On train testing refers to all ScotRail operated fleet testing. Depots - Corkerhill, Glasgow; Haymarket, Edinburgh; Inverness; Shields, Glasgow. ISFE Locations - Perth; Eastfield, Glasgow; Cadder, Glasgow; Millerhill, Edinburgh. Operations Locations - Ayr; Bathgate; Yoker, Glasgow. Aims of the Services -Create a safe working environment for staff -Meet Regulatory Compliance -Meet Sustainability targets -Protect the land in and around the sites in which we operate -Reduce risk to neighbours Technical Requirements Description of services shall include, but are not limited to: 1. Fuel storage Tank Testing 2. Effluent Discharge Monitoring 3. Carriage wash plant 4. Carriage wash plant Efficiency Audit 5. Diesel Engine Exhaust Emissions (DEEE) 6. Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)Testing 7. Heating System Test - Boiler Room Test 8. Analysis of Potable water 9. General technical support and advice See PQQ document at ScotRail link above for further details.

Renewal: Two potential extensions of 24 months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052959
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048345-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

90700000 - Environmental services

90710000 - Environmental management

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
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED .
Contact Name
Willie MacMillan
Contact Email
willie.macmillan@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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