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Award

29 Jun 2026 at 09:24

Award

20 May 2026 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited, based in Glasgow, is undertaking a procurement process for the supply of Class 318 & 320 STPI Relays, classified under the industry category of electrical relays. This process falls under 'goods' as the main procurement category and is located at the Shields Road Depot in Glasgow (UKM region). The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 15th June 2026. Utilising a limited procurement method, the contract was awarded without a prior call for competition based on technical reasons, following the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulation 2016. The procurement process is complete, and the award status is currently active.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical relay systems specifically designed for railway operations. Companies with expertise in providing compatible relay solutions integrated with existing systems in railway fleets would be well poised to compete successfully. The contract promises the continuity of operation for Class 318, 320, and 320/4 EMU fleets, highlighting an ongoing commitment to railway infrastructure upgrades and maintenance. Suppliers with a focus on technical integration and specialised engineering solutions will find growth potential in engaging with this procurement opportunity offered by ScotRail Trains Limited.

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Notice Title

Class 318 & 320 STPI Relays

Notice Description

The Supply Class 318 & 320 STPI Relays. Replacement of Square D type replays with STPI

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for the Supply of relays for Class 318, 320 and 320/4 fleets to support replacement of designated positions across the Class 318, 320, and 320/4 EMU fleets. 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) Regulation 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, suppliers 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 fleets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060623-2026
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31221000 - Electrical relays

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20261 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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