Planning

Traction Motor Maintenance

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED .

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Planning

11 Jun 2025 at 15:59

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Traction Motor Maintenance," aimed at understanding the market capabilities for a forthcoming tender. This initiative, categorized under the CPV code for services related to vehicle and equipment maintenance, is intended for providing a bespoke electrical traction motor service for ScotRail's Class 318 and Class 320 Fleets. The procurement is centered in Glasgow, Scotland, with an industry focus on railway services. A market engagement questionnaire, aimed at prospective suppliers, is available until 31st July 2025, allowing companies to express interest and provide valuable insights that may influence future tender exercises.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in railway machinery, repair, and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in electrical engineering, proactive maintenance strategies, and on-site repair capabilities would be particularly well-suited to participate in this process. Engaging in this preliminary market assessment allows businesses to position themselves strategically for potential future contracts, supporting expansion within Scotland's transportation sector and increasing their visibility with a prominent national railway operator. ScotRail’s engagement with the market signals its commitment to identifying competent suppliers, thereby fostering a competitive and innovative environment for prospective contractors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Traction Motor Maintenance

Notice Description

ScotRail Trains Limited (SRT) is seeking to engage with the market to understand the capabilities of prospective suppliers prior to an upcoming tender for the provision of a bespoke electrical traction motor service for our Class 318 & Class 320 Fleets which will include monitoring and proactive maintenance, carrying out in situ repairs on our trains, and commutator resurfacing (as required).

Lot Information

Lot 1

ScotRail Trains Limited (SRT) is seeking to engage with the market to understand the capabilities of prospective suppliers prior to an upcoming tender for the provision of a bespoke electrical traction motor service for our Class 318 & Class 320 Fleets which will include monitoring and proactive maintenance, carrying out in situ repairs on our trains, and commutator resurfacing (as required).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05470b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031678-2025
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED .
Contact Name
Rhona Milligan
Contact Email
rhona.milligan1@scotrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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