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PQQ foir Environmental Testing Services at ScotRail establishments

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED .

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Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited, located in Glasgow, has initiated a procurement process for environmental testing services at various ScotRail depots and ISFE locations throughout Scotland, including Edinburgh, Perth, and Glasgow. This process encompasses a range of activities such as fuel storage tank testing, effluent discharge monitoring, and analysis of potable water, aiming to meet regulatory compliance and sustainability targets. The contract process follows a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, marking the award phase as complete, with the contract signed on 25 February 2026. The initial tender stage began on 13 August 2025, with submissions closing on 17 September 2025. The contract foresees a three-year duration with optional extensions, potentially lasting up to seven years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring, testing, and analysis services. Companies equipped with expertise in railway environmental services, particularly those with capabilities in effluent management, fuel storage, and emission testing, stand to benefit. SMEs can leverage this long-term project to bolster their portfolio and scale operations through consistent service provision for high-profile clients like ScotRail. Participation requires successful completion of the pre-qualification questionnaire on ScotRail's e-sourcing portal, providing a strategic entry for suppliers into the growing market of sustainable railway operations.

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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=FEB550436
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F6 - Contract Award 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
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED .
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550436
    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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