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Tender

29 Jun 2026 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited is seeking proposals for the enhancement of fire detection and suppression systems on its Class 158 and 156 DMUs as part of a procurement process in the engineering design services industry. This tender process is currently in the active tender stage, with key dates including a submission deadline of 12pm on 29th July 2026. The procurement is conducted through a negotiated procedure with prior competition, and electronic submissions via ScotRail's Wax Digital e-sourcing tool are required. This initiative is based in the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the UKM region, and is governed by the legal framework set forth by Directive 2014/25/EU.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in engineering design services, particularly those with experience in railway systems and fire safety enhancements. The procurement process requires suppliers to demonstrate their technical and price competitiveness, with a technical assessment weightage of 60% and a price weightage of 40%. Businesses with strong technical capabilities in fire detection systems and an ability to meet the precise selection criteria outlined in the procurement documents may find this contract to be an excellent avenue for growth and establishing a partnership with ScotRail, a key player in the UK railway services sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

RfQ for Class 158 and 156 FRAP - Fire System Enhancement Design

Notice Description

ScotRail Trains Limited (SRT or ScotRail) are issuing this Request for Proposal (RfP) to identify a supplier for an upgrade to the current Fire Detection and suppression equipment on its fleet of 40 x Class 158 Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs) and 40 x Class 156 DMUs as detailed in the Scope of work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ScotRail Trains Limited (SRT or ScotRail) are issuing this Request for Proposal (RfP) to identify a supplier for an upgrade to the current Fire Detection and suppression equipment on its fleet of 40 x Class 158 Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs) and 40 x Class 156 DMUs as detailed in the Scope of work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06becc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060616-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

71320000 - Engineering design services

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
29 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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