Planning

Loco Wheel Reprofiling

STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is planning a procurement process concerning the reprofiling of locomotive wheelsets, with an emphasis on minimising downtime. This procurement is currently in the planning stage and seeks to identify potential suppliers capable of delivering these services efficiently. The planned procurement is of interest to businesses within the services industry category, particularly those located in or near Glasgow City, where the delivery is expected. Key dates include expressing initial interest, leading up to a more detailed notice expected on 7 October 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in transport maintenance services, specifically those with expertise in handling and reprofiling locomotive wheelsets. The procurement is suitable for businesses that can offer competitive solutions regarding cost and turnaround time, ensuring that the transport services do not experience significant disruption. Companies capable of demonstrating a reliable service, possibly within the Public Law framework, may find a competitive advantage, and are encouraged to engage with this planned notice to explore potential collaboration with SPT.

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Notice Title

Loco Wheel Reprofiling

Notice Description

SPT does not currently have the ability to reprofile its locomotives wheelsets and are looking to understand if there are any companies available that would have the ability to do this for us. Some key things that we would be looking to understand is cost and the details as to how it would be carried out and how long the process of sending away / returning the wheelsets would take. It is crucial that the locomotives are not out of use for a significant period of time. Interested parties should express their interest in this notice and we may contact them to discuss any potential opportunity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SPT does not currently have the ability to reprofile its locomotives wheelsets and are looking to understand if there are any companies available that would have the ability to do this for us. Some key things that we would be looking to understand is cost and the details as to how it would be carried out and how long the process of sending away / returning the wheelsets would take. It is crucial that the locomotives are not out of use for a significant period of time. Interested parties should express their interest in this notice and we may contact them to discuss any potential opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803608
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534088
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

60200000 - Railway transport services

71311230 - Railway engineering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Oct 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 5JF
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
TLM82 Glasgow City

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=JUL534088
    Loco Wheel Reprofiling - SPT does not currently have the ability to reprofile its locomotives wheelsets and are looking to understand if there are any companies available that would have the ability to do this for us. Some key things that we would be looking to understand is cost and the details as to how it would be carried out and how long the process of sending away / returning the wheelsets would take. It is crucial that the locomotives are not out of use for a significant period of time. Interested parties should express their interest in this notice and we may contact them to discuss any potential opportunity.

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