Notice Information
Notice Title
ScotRail Suburban Fleet (EMU and BEMU) Market Engagement
Notice Description
ScotRail Trains Limited (SRT) Market Engagement Notice SRT is launching a market engagement exercise in relation to its proposed procurement for the replacement of some of its aging Diesel and Electric Multiple Units with a new fleet of Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) and Battery Electric Multiple Units (BEMUs). The proposed procurement is planned for 2025-2027, with initial deliveries expected by late 2031, subject to approval from Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government. It is anticipated that under a Manufacturing and Supply Agreement (MSA) the core order will be for approximately 69 units, potentially comprising around 41 EMUs and 28 BEMUs. There may also be a requirement for additional option orders, although this will be clarified as part of any Contract Notice. Additionally, SRT is seeking to engage the market regarding the support elements for the proposed replacement fleet through a Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA). It is hoped that the new proposed replacement fleet will offer enhanced accessibility, increased provisions for cycles and wheelchairs, family friendly interior layouts and a comfortable journey achieved through good ride quality and seating. It is anticipated that BEMUs will be introduced alongside partial electrification of key Scottish routes by Network Rail. This market engagement exercise is open to all entities capable of supplying rolling stock and technical support and spares. Interested parties must sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and will be provided with a market engagement questionnaire once the signed NDA has been returned. Follow-up sessions may occur based on responses.
Lot Information
Lot 1
Notice of Market Engagement by ScotRail Trains Limited (SRT) SRT is announcing an upcoming market engagement in relation to its proposed procurement for the replacement of some of its aging Diesel and Electric Multiple Units. The proposed new fleet will consist of Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) and Battery Electric Multiple Units (BEMUs). It is anticipated that under a Manufacturing and Supply Agreement (MSA) the core order will be for approximately 69 units, consisting of 41 EMUs and 28 BEMUs. There may also be a requirement for additional option orders, which will be confirmed as part of any Contract Notice. Additionally, SRT is looking to engage the market regarding the support elements for the proposed replacement fleet, which is anticipated to be through a Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA). The procurement process for the MSA and TSSSA is anticipated to occur between 2025 and 2026, with initial unit deliveries expected to begin in late 2030. These timelines are subject to approval from Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government. Additional to replacement of life-expired trains, further benefits are hoped to include a more accessible offering for customers, increased provisions for cycles and wheelchairs, a clear focus on family friendly interior layouts and a comfortable journey achieved through good ride quality and seating. The new trains are anticipated to include a low-floor design to enable level access boarding at external passenger doors where platform conditions meet PRM-NTSN requirements. The introduction of BEMUs is anticipated to coincide with partial electrification of key Scottish routes, which will be undertaken by Network Rail. This market engagement is open to all entities capable of supplying rolling stock, and technical support and spares. Interested entities should self register using the following link: https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx Upon registering, entities will be required to complete and sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to protect the confidentiality of all commercially sensitive information shared. This agreement will cover communications between you, SRT, Key Stakeholders (Scottish Rail Holdings Limited (SRH), Transport Scotland (TS)), and SRT's technical advisors (Ove Arup and Partners), who will be managing the market engagement on behalf of SRT. Following the NDA process, participants will receive a market engagement questionnaire for completion. Depending on the responses, there may be opportunities for follow-up sessions, either via Teams or in person.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-055c17
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038622-2025
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Planning Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- 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
63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
-
- CPV Codes
34300000 - Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines
34620000 - Rolling stock
50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock
63711000 - Support services for railway transport
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 9 Jul 20257 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 28 Sep 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
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- suburbanfleet@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
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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