Class 334 FRAP (Fleet Reliability and Availability Programme) Works

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED

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18 Jun 2026 at 08:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for ScotRail Trains Limited involves a contract under the title "Class 334 FRAP (Fleet Reliability and Availability Programme) Works," focusing on the electrical signalling equipment category for railways. The project, which is based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, aimed at replacing obsolete TMDD units across the Class 334 fleet. The procurement stage is complete. Notably, this was carried out as a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice through a limited procurement method without prior publication, in accordance with Scottish procurement regulations. The contract was officially signed on 30th April 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specializing in railway electrical signalling systems. Companies that have advanced expertise in integrating Driver Machine Interfaces with existing European Rail Traffic Management Systems (ERTMS) would find this contract highly suitable. The procurement process inherently favours businesses that can provide technical solutions compatible with existing railway systems, presenting a unique opportunity for firms in the transportation and rail industry to engage with a critical infrastructure project under ScotRail's operational domain.

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Notice Title

Class 334 FRAP (Fleet Reliability and Availability Programme) Works

Notice Description

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. 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

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. 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 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-06b79d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057380-2026
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
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
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
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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