Planning

Caledonian Sleeper Franchise Replacement (Regulation 1370/2007)

THE SCOTTISH MINISTERS

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Planning

24 Jun 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Ministers are initiating a tender for the "Caledonian Sleeper Franchise Replacement" in the rail transport services sector, valued at £250 million. This procurement is in the planning stage and will primarily take place in Scotland, with the anticipated start date for the contract being 25 June 2023. The contract duration could extend up to 10 years, depending on subsequent circumstances. The future notice date for this tender is set for 25 June 2022, indicating the timeline for interested parties to prepare their submissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in rail transport services, particularly those experienced in providing passenger rail solutions. Firms with the capacity to manage large-scale contracts and a familiarity with the regulatory landscape of public transport in Scotland will be well-positioned to compete. Given the potential for a direct award under specific circumstances, this contract could lead to long-term engagements, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their operations within the public transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Caledonian Sleeper Franchise Replacement (Regulation 1370/2007)

Notice Description

Rail transport services

Lot Information

Lot 1

On the basis that the Caledonian Sleeper Franchise Agreement between the Scottish Ministers and Serco Caledonian Sleeper Limited (FA), provides firstly for the possibility that the franchisee may exercise a rebasing option after 1 April 2022 and secondly that there are a number of possible consequences under the FA, Transport Scotland, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, are seeking to preserve their ability to make a direct contract award should circumstances arise in due course that give them cause to do so. Transport Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, may, depending on the circumstances and having regard to the obligations of the Scottish Ministers in terms of the Scottish Public Finance Manual, wish to make a direct award of a Public Service Contract to Serco Caledonian Sleeper Ltd under and in terms of Article 5(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on public passenger transport services by rail and by road as amended (retained EU Law). More information can be found on Transport Scotland's website: https://www.transport.gov.scot/public-transport/rail/caledonian-sleeper-franchise/ As an alternative to the above and depending on whether circumstances arise which engage the Scottish Ministers' duty at section 30 of the Railways Act 1993, Transport Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers may entrust the provision of Caledonian Sleeper Passenger Services to a company owned and controlled by the Scottish Ministers and make a direct award of a Public Service Contract in that regard under and in terms of Article 5(2) or Article 5 (6) of Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007. The Scottish Ministers may put in place a holding company structure in support of the proposed arrangements. The contract awards described above are expected to cover rail passenger services of substantially the same scope as the current Caledonian Sleeper Franchise.. Term of Award The Scottish Ministers may require to put a Public Service Contract in place for up to 10 years (depending on the circumstances and subject to legal constraints).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000698244
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452302
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60200000 - Railway transport services

60210000 - Public transport services by railways

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jun 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SCOTTISH MINISTERS
Contact Name
Damian Briody
Contact Email
pincaledoniansleeper2022@transport.gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0HF
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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