Planning

Market Engagement - Environmental Testing Services

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED .

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Planning

30 May 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F4 - Prior Information Notice (Utilities)
Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited, a renowned railway services provider, is engaging in a market engagement process prior to a formal tender initiation for environmental testing services across various depots and operational sites in Scotland, including locations in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, among others. This procurement activity is classified under environmental services and is currently in the planning stage. The process will kick off mid-2025 with the aim for contract award by late 2025. The service duration is projected to be 3 years, with options extending up to 7 years. Businesses within the UK railway and environmental sectors are encouraged to prepare for potential bidding opportunities as ScotRail seeks to explore supplier capabilities. The anticipated procurement will cover a variety of services, including effluent discharge monitoring and diesel exhaust fume testing, aligning with regulatory compliance and sustainability targets.

The market engagement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring, testing, and consultancy services. Providers in fields related to environmental engineering and management will find this tender particularly beneficial. The expert technical support required within these areas supports regulatory compliance, sustainability, and safety standards, creating multiple avenues for service providers to demonstrate expertise and innovative solutions. With prospective services to be delivered at high-profile railway sites managed by ScotRail, businesses can enhance their portfolios through high-visibility projects, offering further expansion within the transport and environmental service industries. This engagement is a critical step for suppliers looking to establish or reinforce their foothold in environmental testing within the UK rail sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement - Environmental Testing Services

Notice Description

ScotRail are looking to conduct market engagement to understand the capabilities of potential suppliers prior to an upcoming tender for the provision of environmental testing services at various ScotRail Depots and ISFE locations. This may include but is not limited to the testing of effluent interceptors, fuel storage tanks, LEV, coolant, carriage wash plants effluent discharge, train drinking water points, and diesel exhaust fumes as well as the provision of specialist technical support and any ad-hoc services required. The procurement activity will commence in mid-2025, with the intent to award a contract in late 2025. It is envisaged this requirement will have a duration of 3 years will an optional 24-month extension on two separate occasions to a maximum term of 7 years

Lot Information

Lot 1

SRT requires a Service Provider (SP) to provide Environmental Monitoring, Testing and Analysis Services. These services will include periodic testing and audits in conformance with the ScotRail's Environmental Management Plan. The SP will provide environmental testing to four separate areas of SRT operations. The first is the depot testing service, the operations site testing, the ISFE locations and on train testing services. On train testing refers to All ScotRail operated fleet testing. Depots - Corkerhill, Glasgow; Haymarket, Edinburgh; Inverness; Shields, Glasgow. ISFE Locations - Perth; Eastfield, Glasgow; Cadder, Glasgow; Millerhill, Edinburgh. Operations Locations - Ayr; Bathgate; Yoker, Glasgow. Aims of the Services -Create a safe working environment for staff -Meet Regulatory Compliance -Meet Sustainability targets -Protect the land in and around the sites in which we operate -Reduce risk to neighbours CPV codes 1. Environmental engineering consultancy services. - 71313000 2. Environmental services. - 90700000 3. Environmental management - 90710000 Technical Requirements Description of services shall include: 1. Fuel storage Tank Testing 2. Effluent Discharge Monitoring 3. Carriage wash plant 4. Carriage wash plant Efficiency Audit 5. Diesel Engine Exhaust Emissions (DEEE) 6. Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)Testing 7. Heating System Test - Boiler Room Test 8. Analysis of Potable water 9. General technical support and advice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800216
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531420
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F4 - Prior Information Notice (Utilities)
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

90710000 - Environmental management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
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
SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED .
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531420
    Market Engagement - Environmental Testing Services - ScotRail are looking to conduct market engagement to understand the capabilities of potential suppliers prior to an upcoming tender for the provision of environmental testing services at various ScotRail Depots and ISFE locations. This may include but is not limited to the testing of effluent interceptors, fuel storage tanks, LEV, coolant, carriage wash plants effluent discharge, train drinking water points, and diesel exhaust fumes as well as the provision of specialist technical support and any ad-hoc services required. The procurement activity will commence in mid-2025, with the intent to award a contract in late 2025. It is envisaged this requirement will have a duration of 3 years will an optional 24-month extension on two separate occasions to a maximum term of 7 years

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