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PQQ foir Environmental Testing Services at ScotRail establishments

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED .

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13 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited, headquartered in Glasgow, is conducting a selective procurement process for environmental testing services across its depots and ISFE locations under the tender titled "PQQ for Environmental Testing Services at ScotRail establishments." This opportunity falls within the railway services sector, with a procurement method described as a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The process is currently in the tender stage, and interested parties are required to submit electronic applications by 17th September 2025. The contract initially lasts for three years, with potential extensions to a total of seven years, covering various ScotRail locations within the UKM region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in environmental monitoring, testing, and analysis, specifically within the railway sector. Companies offering services such as effluent discharge monitoring, diesel engine exhaust emissions testing, and potable water analysis could capitalize on this contract to establish or expand their market presence. Businesses with a proven track record in providing technical support and conforming to environmental management standards would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as ScotRail aims to meet regulatory compliance and sustainability targets through these services. Participation in this process could foster long-term growth by securing a comprehensive seven-year agreement with potential extensions.

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Notice Title

PQQ foir Environmental Testing Services at ScotRail establishments

Notice Description

ScotRail are tendering for suppliers 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. It is envisaged this requirement will have a duration of 3 years will optional 24-month extensions on two separate occasions to a maximum term of 7 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a pre-qualification activity in advance of a formal tender process. ScotRail 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 ScotRail 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 Technical Requirements Description of services shall include, but are not limited to: 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 See PQQ document at ScotRail link above for further details.

Renewal: Two potential extensions of 24 months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807191
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536916
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F5 - Contract Notice (Utilities)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

90700000 - Environmental services

90710000 - Environmental management

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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=AUG536916
    PQQ foir Environmental Testing Services at ScotRail establishments - ScotRail are tendering for suppliers 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. It is envisaged this requirement will have a duration of 3 years will optional 24-month extensions on two separate occasions to a maximum term of 7 years.

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