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Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited, a central purchasing body based in Glasgow, is in the process of conducting a tender for the provision of an Air Reservoir overhaul service. This service forms part of the railway services industry category, and targets delivery locations in Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Inverness. The procurement, initiated under a selective, negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, is currently at the tender stage following an initial pre-qualification questionnaire phase. The tender specifies a submission deadline of 20th March 2026 and outlines a contract duration of approximately 1440 days, with potential for a subsequent 12-month extension.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in rail services, particularly those experienced in air reservoir maintenance and overhaul. Businesses with capabilities in delivering high-quality, reliable engineering services and strong track records in managing complex supply chains could be very competitive. Given the scale and specificity of the contract, companies capable of offering innovative solutions within the pre-defined parameters, and able to establish an effective labelling and asset management system, stand a great chance of advancing through this selective process. The potential contract value of £475,000 could considerably boost company portfolios and expand their market presence in the railway services sector.

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Notice Title

PQQ for Air Reservoir overhaul

Notice Description

This is a pre-qualification activity in advance of a formal tender process. ScotRail Trains Limited are looking to tender for the provision of an Air Reservoir (various) overhaul service using Scotrail-provided materials. An air reservoir is defined as a vessel (other than a pipe coil or ancillary fitting and part of the compressor) for containing compressed air. The group definition is based on the Reservoirs function, material and vehicle classification. ScotRail Trains Limited reserve the right to add or remove the numbers of overhauls per class of train, as the business requires.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a pre-qualification activity in advance of a formal tender process. ScotRail Trains Limited are looking to tender for the provision of an Air Reservoir (various) overhaul service using Scotrail-provided materials. An air reservoir is defined as a vessel (other than a pipe coil or ancillary fitting and part of the compressor) for containing compressed air. The group definition is based on the Reservoirs function, material and vehicle classification. ScotRail Trains Limited reserve the right to add or remove the numbers of overhauls per class of train, as the business requires. The services must be in accordance with WOSS 310/8 Version 4: Repair Procedure - Dismantling, Cleaning, Examination and Repair, Reassembly and Pain ting, and Test Specification for train classes 153, 156, 158, & HSTs. As part of this service, SRTL requires the supplier to deliver a robust identification labelling system to asset manage each tank to identify the kit and record the overhaul completion date and associated data.. This is a pre-qualification activity in advance of a formal tender process. To participate, suppliers should access and complete the the pre Qualification Questionnaire published on our e-sourcing portal (wax Digital) at https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspxh

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823762
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558323
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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=FEB549733
    PQQ for Air Reservoir overhaul - This is a pre-qualification activity in advance of a formal tender process. ScotRail Trains Limited are looking to tender for the provision of an Air Reservoir (various) overhaul service using Scotrail-provided materials. An air reservoir is defined as a vessel (other than a pipe coil or ancillary fitting and part of the compressor) for containing compressed air. The group definition is based on the Reservoirs function, material and vehicle classification. ScotRail Trains Limited reserve the right to add or remove the numbers of overhauls per class of train, as the business requires.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558323
    PQQ for Air Reservoir overhaul - This is a pre-qualification activity in advance of a formal tender process. ScotRail Trains Limited are looking to tender for the provision of an Air Reservoir (various) overhaul service using Scotrail-provided materials. An air reservoir is defined as a vessel (other than a pipe coil or ancillary fitting and part of the compressor) for containing compressed air. The group definition is based on the Reservoirs function, material and vehicle classification. ScotRail Trains Limited reserve the right to add or remove the numbers of overhauls per class of train, as the business requires.

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