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ScotRail suburban fleet (EMU and BEMU) procurement

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED

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05 Nov 2025 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited has initiated a procurement process titled "ScotRail suburban fleet (EMU and BEMU) procurement," targeting the railway industry with a focus on purchasing rolling stock, specifically electrical multiple units (EMU) and battery electrical multiple units (BEMU). This procurement is at the tender stage and involves the anticipated award of contracts for the design, manufacture, supply, and associated technical support and spares. The process, governed under the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016, encourages expressions of interest by 19th January 2026 via electronic submission. With a contract period starting on 28th April 2028, this tender invites suitable applicants to partake in a negotiated procedure following selection criteria disclosures in the Pre-Qualification Pack.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies in the manufacturing, rail engineering, and technical support sectors capable of delivering complex rolling stock and related services. The scope includes the supply of up to 106 trains and a long-term technical support agreement, initially set for 15 years with possible extensions up to 35 years. Ideal participants can be single entities or consortia with robust financial standing, engineering prowess, and the ability to enter into a Manufacture and Supply Agreement and a Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement with ScotRail. The procurement method is selective, focusing on negotiation procedures, providing a platform for businesses to foster long-term growth in the UK's railway services sector.

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Notice Title

ScotRail suburban fleet (EMU and BEMU) procurement

Notice Description

This Contract Notice formally commences the procurement process for an anticipated Suburban Fleet (as described below), comprising Electrical Multiple Units (EMU) and Battery Electrical Multiple Units (BEMU), along with associated supplies services for ScotRail Trains Limited (ScotRail). ScotRail shall select Applicants to be invited to negotiate in accordance with the selection criteria in [II.2.5] below and further detailed in the Pre-Qualification Pack ('PQQ'). The 'Contracts' (a Manufacture and Supply Agreement ('MSA')' and a Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement 'TSSSA')) anticipated to be awarded pursuant to this procurement process will be awarded according to the criteria specified in the forthcoming Invitation to Negotiate (ITN). The anticipated supply under the MSA is for a minimum of 69 trains, with a potential option for additional orders of up to approximately 37 trains. In addition to the MSA, ScotRail intends to procure a Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with an anticipated duration of a minimum of 15 years, up to a maximum of 35 years, which is designed to support the Suburban Fleet post-delivery.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the services to be provided by the Bidder awarded the Contracts are anticipated to include (but not be limited to) the following: Manufacture and Supply Agreement (MSA): Design, manufacture, test, certify, commission, sell and deliver a new Suburban Fleet, and provide relevant inputs relating to infrastructure and depot / stabling works to accommodate the Suburban Fleet. These services will be provided via a Manufacture and Supply Agreement (MSA). It is anticipated that ScotRail will conduct a second procurement process, in parallel to this one, to secure an owner / financier who will purchase and own the new Suburban Fleet and then lease these to ScotRail and any successor operator. This owner / financier will be a party to the MSA along with ScotRail and the successful Bidder under this procurement process. Please see the Procurement overview and instructions to Applicants and Bidders for a summary of the interface between this procurement and the anticipated owner / financier procurement. Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA): ScotRail is to be the primary maintainer of the new Suburban Fleet. It is anticipated that the successful Bidder will, in its role as Service Provider, by providing Technical Support, Spares (scheduled and unscheduled) and off-train sub-system overhauls. These services will be provided via a TSSSA. Further information regarding the scope, size and value of the anticipated supplies and services to be provided under these Contracts will be provided at the PQQ and ITN stages. Applicants will have their capability and financial standing evaluated at PQQ Stage, and successful applicants may be invited to proceed to the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) Stage. This procurement is being run by SRT under the terms of its Grant Agreement between it, the Scottish Ministers and Scottish Rail Holdings Limited (SRH). It is anticipated that the Contracts subject to this procurement will be awarded and entered into by SRT. The aim of this procurement is to deliver Transport Scotland's (TS) requirements as set out in Schedule 6 of the Grant Agreement. Following receipt and evaluation of tenders, SRT will prepare a Final Business Case (FBC) in line with Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance for SRH and TS consideration. Progress to contract award is dependent on submission and approval by TS of a compliant and affordable FBC. This procurement process 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 access to the Pre-Qualification Event in Wax Digital once the signed NDA has been returned. https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx

Options: It is anticipated that the Base Order for the MSA will be for 69 trains which will comprise and mixture of EMUs and BEMUs. There may also be a requirement for Option Orders of up to approximately 37 trains which could also comprise of a mixture of EMUs and BEMUs. The exercise of these Option Orders would be anticipated to result in an increase in the scope of the TSSSA services.

Renewal: It is anticipated that the MSA will have no defined end date. Most provisions cover the design, manufacture and supply of the rolling stock however, others will continue beyond this (e.g. manufacturer warranties and design authority). It is anticipated that TSSSA will have a minimum duration of 15 years, with options to extend up to a maximum of 35 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dade
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071234-2025
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

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

34620000 - Rolling stock

34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment

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

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Apr 2028 - 27 Apr 2063 Over 5 years
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
Lisa Scott
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

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