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Class 334 FRAP (Fleet Reliability and Availability Programme) Works

ScotRail Trains Limited

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07 Jul 2026 at 13:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Class 334 FRAP (Fleet Reliability and Availability Programme) Works" has been conducted by ScotRail Trains Limited, a railway services organisation based in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of electrical signalling equipment for railways and is located in the region UKM. The procurement stage has reached contract award with the latest contract signed on 1st July 2026. The procurement method used was limited, allowing ScotRail to directly award the contract without a prior call for competition due to technical reasons. This contract is crucial as it involves the supply and replacement of obsolete Train Management & Dispatch System (TMDD) units to ensure fleet reliability and availability.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway equipment and signalling systems, particularly those with expertise in integrating Driver Machine Interfaces (DMI) into existing European Rail Traffic Management Systems (ERTMS) and related railway technologies. Companies with a robust track record of working with rolling stock and technical railway signalling equipment would be well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities, allowing them to leverage previous investments and reinforce their presence in the railway technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Class 334 FRAP (Fleet Reliability and Availability Programme) Works

Notice Description

The Supply of replacement of obsolete TMDD (Train Management & Dispatch System) units across the Class 334 fleet for the Fleet Reliability and Availability Programme (FRAP) works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for the replacement of obsolete TMDD (Train Management & Dispatch System) units across the Class 334 fleet for the Fleet Reliability and Availability Programme (FRAP) works. The Driver Machine Interface (DMI) is a modular and configurable interface designed for integration into standard Rolling Stock, European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), URBALISTM, and Passenger Information Systems (PACIS) projects. It supports interaction with train drivers, captains, and maintenance personnel The 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b79d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063628-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
7 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20263 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ScotRail Trains Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Postcode Area
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

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