Award

Class 156 Life Extension - RETB (Radio Electronic Token Block) Data Loggers

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2026 at 11:37

Award

18 Nov 2025 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited, headquartered in Glasgow, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process for the supply, design integration, and ongoing support of Radio Electronic Token Block (RETB) Data Loggers for their Class 156 fleet of Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs). The contract titled "Class 156 Life Extension – RETB Data Loggers" falls under the industry category of electrical signalling equipment for railways. The procurement method was limited and utilised an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons and existing system integration. The contract was signed on 22nd December 2025, marking the completion of the award stage. Notably, one lot was deemed cancelled during the process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway technology and signalling equipment. Companies capable of producing and supporting high-quality electronic equipment that seamlessly integrates with existing railway infrastructure standards would be well-suited to this project. The procurement's focus on sustaining system operations and signal analysis indicates potential avenues for innovation and implementation of advanced technical solutions. Engaging in such contracts could foster partnerships with ScotRail Trains Limited, providing leverage for businesses aiming to expand their footprint within the UK rail sector.

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Notice Title

Class 156 Life Extension - RETB (Radio Electronic Token Block) Data Loggers

Notice Description

The Supply, design integration and ongoing support of RETB (Radio Electronic Token Block) Data Loggers for the Class 156 fleet of Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of data loggers for the RETB fitted fleet of 5 x Class 153, 15 x Class 156 and 25 x 158 Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs). The data loggers shall capture all relevant parameters to assess the signal strength and signal to noise ratio on the RETB network. The proposed contract will provide continuity of operation of the system based upon the existing solution in which there has been significant prior investment.

Procurement Information

On the basis of The Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016 in accordance with regulation 48.(1)(c)(ii) a utility may award a contract following a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a call for competition where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator due to competition being absent for technical reasons. Single Source is required due to integration with existing systems on the fleet.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e3b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003043-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a 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


CPV Codes

34632200 - Electrical signalling equipment for railways

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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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