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Design, certification, supply and installation of Single Variable Rate Sanding (SVRS) to ScotRail's Class 158 Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs)

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED .

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Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited, based in Glasgow, has completed a procurement for the design, certification, supply, and installation of Single Variable Rate Sanding (SVRS) on ScotRail’s Class 158 Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs). This project, titled "Design, certification, supply and installation of Single Variable Rate Sanding (SVRS) to ScotRail’s Class 158 Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs)," falls within the railway services industry category and involves engineering works at Inverness Depot and Haymarket Depot. The contract, awarded to Siemens Mobility Limited, aims for fitment to begin in Autumn 2025 to enhance braking performance under low-adhesion conditions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in railway engineering and related services, particularly those specialising in innovative braking systems and technical certification processes. The procurement method was limited to Siemens Mobility Limited, reflecting the technical uniqueness of their solution. Businesses with capabilities to provide similar advanced technical solutions or support services for railway equipment installations would benefit from exploring potential collaborations or future tenders with ScotRail and other similar entities.

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Notice Title

Design, certification, supply and installation of Single Variable Rate Sanding (SVRS) to ScotRail's Class 158 Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs)

Notice Description

Turnkey solution for the design, certification, supply, and installation of Single Variable Rate Sanding (SVRS) for ScotRail's Class 158 Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs). ScotRail requires an SVRS system that has previously received technical approval (i.e., ROSCO approval and full certification through the engineering change process). The SVRS systems must be capable of providing proven improvements in braking performance under low-adhesion conditions for the Class 158 DMU fleet. This must be evidenced by industry performance data demonstrating these improvements specifically for the Class 158 DMUs. ScotRail aims to commence fitment in Autumn 2025 to benefit from the system's benefits as soon as possible. ScotRail intends to use the negotiated procedure without prior call for competition to contract with Siemens Mobility Limited. This approach is considered the only viable option, as Siemens Mobility is the only supplier who can provide a technically proven solution with demonstrated performance benefits on an in-service fleet and the capability to meet the challenging project timeline.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Turnkey solution for the design, certification, supply, and installation of Single Variable Rate Sanding (SVRS) for ScotRail's Class 158 Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs). ScotRail requires an SVRS system that has previously received technical approval (i.e., ROSCO approval and full certification through the engineering change process). The SVRS systems must be capable of providing proven improvements in braking performance under low-adhesion conditions for the Class 158 DMU fleet. This must be evidenced by industry performance data demonstrating these improvements specifically for the Class 158 DMUs. ScotRail aims to commence fitment in Autumn 2025 to benefit from the system's benefits as soon as possible. ScotRail intends to use the negotiated procedure without prior call for competition to contract with Siemens Mobility Limited. This approach is considered the only viable option, as Siemens Mobility is the only supplier who can provide a technically proven solution with demonstrated performance benefits on an in-service fleet and the capability to meet the challenging project timeline.

Procurement Information

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789948
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526180
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

34631400 - Wheel axles and tyres and other parts of locomotives or rolling stock

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 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
Lisa Scott
Contact Email
lisa.scott@scotrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3448110141

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIEMENS MOBILITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526180
    Design, certification, supply and installation of Single Variable Rate Sanding (SVRS) to ScotRail's Class 158 Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs) - Turnkey solution for the design, certification, supply, and installation of Single Variable Rate Sanding (SVRS) for ScotRail's Class 158 Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs). ScotRail requires an SVRS system that has previously received technical approval (i.e., ROSCO approval and full certification through the engineering change process). The SVRS systems must be capable of providing proven improvements in braking performance under low-adhesion conditions for the Class 158 DMU fleet. This must be evidenced by industry performance data demonstrating these improvements specifically for the Class 158 DMUs. ScotRail aims to commence fitment in Autumn 2025 to benefit from the system's benefits as soon as possible. ScotRail intends to use the negotiated procedure without prior call for competition to contract with Siemens Mobility Limited. This approach is considered the only viable option, as Siemens Mobility is the only supplier who can provide a technically proven solution with demonstrated performance benefits on an in-service fleet and the capability to meet the challenging project timeline.

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