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Class 156 Life Extension - Amplifier upgrades

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED .

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11 Sep 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Class 156 Life Extension – Amplifier upgrades" has concluded under a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. Conducted by ScotRail Trains Limited, located in Glasgow, this contract pertains to the industry category of Railway Services. It involves the supply, design, and support of Automatic Amplifiers for Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs). The procurement was executed through a limited method, citing exclusive rights and the necessity for integration with existing systems as per The Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016. The contract stage is complete with the award notice published on 11th September 2025.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for entities specialising in railway technology, amplifier systems, and those with existing maintenance frameworks compatible with ScotRail's equipment. The specific expertise required suggests that businesses already holding intellectual property rights or exclusive integration capabilities would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Firms looking to expand their service offerings in the railway sector could benefit from understanding the technical and regulatory requirements demonstrated in this contract award.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Class 156 Life Extension - Amplifier upgrades

Notice Description

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The Supply, design and ongoing support of Automatic Amplifiers for the Class 156 fleet of Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The provision for Fitment of Automatic Amplifiers is to address low Public Address (PA) Speech Transmission Index (STI). Also, Mobile Realtime Communications Module (MRCM comms) for the Class 156 fleet of Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs). The proposed contract will provide continuity of operation of the system based upon the existing solution in which there has been significant prior investment. The Saloon Amplifier Call for aid Units (SACUs) and Saloon Amplifiers (SAs) will automatically amplify the voltage level of the manual PA to be at a set volume, regardless of the voltage entering the amplifier. The purpose of this is to maintain proper PA volume in multiple.

Procurement Information

On the basis of The Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016 in accordance with regulation 48.(1)(c)(iii) a utility may award a contract following a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a call for competition where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator due to the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights. Single Source is required due to integration with existing Amplifiers and systems on the fleet. The Contractor is the OEM for the existing passenger information system equipment and hold the IPR for the system. Therefore, no other provider can supply and maintain the equipment which will integrate with the existing system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808968
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539034
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32343000 - Amplifiers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 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

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

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