Planning

Traction Motor Maintenance

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED .

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Planning

11 Jun 2025 at 00:00

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

ScotRail Trains Limited, a central purchasing body located in Glasgow, Scotland, is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for traction motor maintenance services for their Class 318 and Class 320 fleets. This procurement is classified under railway services, and the primary industry category is services, with a delivery location specified in Glasgow. The process is in the planning phase as of 11 June 2025, with a future notice set to be issued on 31 July 2025. The procurement is part of the General Procurement Agreement (GPA) and is subject to EU Directive 2014/25/EU.

This upcoming tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in electrical services aimed at railway system maintenance. Companies with expertise in monitoring, proactive maintenance, in situ repairs, and commutator resurfacing would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender allows firms to expand their market presence and establish themselves as key suppliers for a prominent UK railway operator. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in the market engagement exercise conducted through ScotRail's e-sourcing portal to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially influence the structure of the forthcoming tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Traction Motor Maintenance

Notice Description

ScotRail Trains Limited (SRT) is seeking to engage with the market to understand the capabilities of prospective suppliers prior to an upcoming tender for the provision of a bespoke electrical traction motor service for our Class 318 & Class 320 Fleets which will include monitoring and proactive maintenance, carrying out in situ repairs on our trains, and commutator resurfacing (as required).

Lot Information

Lot 1

ScotRail Trains Limited (SRT) is seeking to engage with the market to understand the capabilities of prospective suppliers prior to an upcoming tender for the provision of a bespoke electrical traction motor service for our Class 318 & Class 320 Fleets which will include monitoring and proactive maintenance, carrying out in situ repairs on our trains, and commutator resurfacing (as required).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801469
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532367
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

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

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 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
Willie MacMillan
Contact Email
willie.macmillan@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=JUN532367
    Traction Motor Maintenance - ScotRail Trains Limited (SRT) is seeking to engage with the market to understand the capabilities of prospective suppliers prior to an upcoming tender for the provision of a bespoke electrical traction motor service for our Class 318 & Class 320 Fleets which will include monitoring and proactive maintenance, carrying out in situ repairs on our trains, and commutator resurfacing (as required).

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