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ScotRail Trains Ltd track maintenance

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Ltd, the central purchasing body located in Glasgow, initiated a tender process titled "ScotRail Trains Ltd track maintenance" for the repair and maintenance of railway tracks within its network. The procurement falls under the services category within the railway services industry. The process used a selective negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, and electronic submissions were mandated. Initially announced in June 2023, the tender was actively running with a closing date for the pre-qualification questionnaire on 31st July 2023. However, by March 2026, the procurement was marked as cancelled at the award stage due to the non-award of the contract.

The opportunity provided by this tender could have facilitated business growth for companies specialising in railway maintenance services. It was suitable for businesses well-acquainted with such selective procurement processes, particularly those that could manage multiple stages involving electronic submissions and negotiations. The selective nature and possibility for renewal would have allowed sustained engagement for successful contractors, showcasing their expertise in a high-demand sector while forming long-term partnerships with a prominent entity like ScotRail Trains Ltd. Despite its cancellation, such tenders highlight upcoming opportunities in the railway maintenance industry, offering growth potential for adept service providers ready to navigate sophisticated procurement landscapes.

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Notice Title

ScotRail Trains Ltd track maintenance

Notice Description

Non-award of tender

Lot Information

Lot 1

The repair and maintenance of railway tracks within the portfolio of depotsand sidings in the ScotRail network. To participate you must submit an electronic PQQ via the ScotRail Wax Sourcing System by the deadline. The system can be accessed here https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx and you should log in if you already have a registered account or register to create an account and log in to access the PQQ.

Renewal: This agreement may be extended.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000736858
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551282
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities)
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTRAIL TRAINS LTD
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

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