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ScotRail Welding and associated services

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED .

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Apr 2026 at 12:20

Tender

04 Aug 2025 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited, based in Glasgow, has concluded the procurement process for welding and associated services at its Inverness depot, with an award made on 31 March 2026 to Ross-Shire Engineering. The contract involves repair, maintenance, and associated services related to railways under CPV code 50220000, with a scope for welding HST coaches either onsite (Lot 1), or offsite (Lot 2) at the supplier's facility, following standards like EN 15085 and others. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, namely a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, and while the lot for onsite services was initially active, it was later cancelled. This process, under the legal framework of directive 2014/25/EU, highlighted service delivery in Inverness, UKM62 region, indicating long-term engagement over three years with potential gradual renewals. Key dates included the tender announcement on 4 August 2025, submission deadlines by 5 September 2025, and contract signing on 31 March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in railway services, specifically in welding and maintenance domains. With a substantial project value of £700,000, it provides an engaging framework agreement for suppliers who are adept in railway equipment repair and diagnostics services. Businesses capable of rapid onsite response within 3.5 hours for welding and diagnostics at rail depots will find themselves well-placed to compete, especially those with transport facilities for rail and road. Given the selective procurement method and stringent quality criteria prioritising quality (60) over price (40), firms specialising in advanced technical standards in welding, such as EN 15085, will possess a competitive edge. The opportunity also extends to offsite capabilities, offering flexibility in service provision for suitable large-scale suppliers like Ross-Shire Engineering, suggesting avenues for business expansion through infrastructure support in railway maintenance.

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Notice Title

ScotRail Welding and associated services

Notice Description

ScotRail are looking to tender for a single supplier framework(s) for Welding & associated services of HST coaches (Mk3), either onsite at our Inverness depot (Lot 1), or offsite at a supplier's facility (Lot 2).

Lot Information

Welding and associated services onsite at ScotRail's Inverness depot

This requirement, with a duration of up to 3 years, is for Welding & associated services in line with the EN 15085, TL/WP 0363 2A, TL/WP 0432 and WABTEC technical specification series of standards & requirements. ScotRail will require the supplier to respond and be in attendance on site within 3.5 hours of initial notification to carry out diagnostics and welding on trains.

Renewal: Possible extension of a further 12 months

Welding and associated services offsite at supplier's facility

This requirement, with a duration of up to 3 years, is for Welding & associated services in line with the EN 15085, TL/WP 0363 2A, TL/WP 0432 and WABTEC technical specification series of standards & requirements. ScotRail will require the supplier to respond and be in attendance on site at the Inverness depot within 3.5 hours of initial notification to carry out diagnostics. The supplier shall have the facility to transport trains to/from Inverness depot by rail and road if needed.

Renewal: Possible extension of a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056c0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030360-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED .
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROSS-SHIRE ENGINEERING

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