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Train Services Agreement relating to the maintenance of Class 385 Train Units

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED .

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28 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited has awarded a contract titled "Train Services Agreement relating to the maintenance of Class 385 Train Units" within the services category, primarily covering the Glasgow/Edinburgh, Scotland region. The procurement process has reached the contract award stage, with key dates indicating that the contract was signed on 27th March 2025, and the extended end date is set for 31st March 2032. The procurement method was based on necessary economic and technical reasons, ensuring continuous rail service provision by maintaining the existing supplier relationship. The value of the contract is approximately GBP 205,276,708.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in train maintenance services, especially those with the required depot facilities and technical capabilities similar to Hitachi Rail Europe, which has been awarded the contract. As the agreement involves both light and heavy maintenance services, businesses proficient in these sectors and possessing the necessary infrastructure might find similar opportunities appealing. Moreover, companies looking to establish long-term collaborations and expand their client base within the UK's rail industry will find such contracts beneficial for growth and increased market presence.

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Notice Title

Train Services Agreement relating to the maintenance of Class 385 Train Units

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

SRT modified the TSA to extend the end date to 31 March 2032 and made incidental changes as necessary to effect the extended end date and reflect the updated regulatory landscape. Viewed in the context of the TSA the modification is not considered to be substantial within the meaning of Regulation 86(1)(e) of the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (UCSR). In any event, the modification is permitted by Regulation 86(1)(b) UCSR because a change of maintainer could not be made for economic or technical reasons and would cause significant inconvenience and/or substantial duplication of costs for ScotRail. Hitachi is the only maintainer with the necessary depot facilities, technical systems and capacity to provide the Services when the TSA terminates on 31 March 2025. Hitachi has exclusive rights to perform light maintenance services at the relevant depot (Craigentinny Depot, Edinburgh) pursuant to Section 8 of the Railways Act 1993, and ScotRail considers that the light and heavy maintenance services are not separable. ScotRail considered that the extension is the optimum period needed to allow it to continue to provide vital rail services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794627
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527111
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

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

50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£205,276,708 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED .
Contact Name
Rhona Milligan
Contact Email
rhona.milligan1@scotrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7771341526

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

HITACHI RAIL EUROPE

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