Supply, install and maintenance of access ramps and housings

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves ScotRail Trains Limited, located in Glasgow, UKM region, as the buying organisation for the project titled "Supply, install and maintenance of access ramps and housings." This procurement falls under the railway services industry category and takes place throughout Scotland. The procurement method employed is a limited procedure without prior publication due to the need to vary an existing contract that was originally procured under private ownership. ScotRail awarded the contract in a process marked as "complete," with the contract signed on 9th August 2023. The variation involves compatibility considerations with the existing fleet and safety protocols, with a focus on maintaining continuity of service across the ScotRail network.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the railway services sector, particularly those with expertise in supplying and maintaining compatible access ramps and relevant equipment. As the agreement is to enhance and support existing arrangements, businesses that can excel in delivering smooth integration with ScotRail's current fleet are ideal candidates. Portaramp UK Limited, the incumbent supplier, has been awarded the contract, highlighting opportunities for companies that can manage logistical challenges and ensure safety compliance when redistributing equipment throughout large transit networks. Expansion within this sector could lead to further collaboration and innovation in servicing public transit needs in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Supply, install and maintenance of access ramps and housings

Notice Description

This contract is for the supply, install and maintenance of ramps and housings throughout the ScotRail network. It is intended for any new goods and services to be added to the existing agreements already in place.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the expansion of supply, install and maintenance of access ramps and housings throughout the ScotRail estate.

Procurement Information

This procurement involves the variation to an existing contract which was lawfully procured whilst ScotRail was under private ownership. The incumbent supplier (Portaramp UK Limited) currently provides maintenance and supply of five different access ramp types which are compatible with over 10 different types of ScotRail fleet. Adding additional ramps from an alternative supplier would create significant challenge regarding compatibility with existing fleet, staff training, safety and maintenance of the ramps. Currently, all ramps are utilised and often redistributed throughout the network based on demand or to assist during special events. Such workings would be unachievable logistically should multiple suppliers supply the equipment. Introducing additional ramps will increase the risk of an incorrect ramp being used or being used incorrectly by the end user. This presents a significant safety risk to both ScotRail employees and customers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000741343
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554808
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

34953000 - Access ramps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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