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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Class 334 FRAP (Fleet Reliability and Availability Programme) Works" was conducted by ScotRail Trains Limited, based in Glasgow, UK. This contract involves the supply of replacement TMDD (Train Management & Dispatch System) units across the Class 334 fleet, under the Fleet Reliability and Availability Programme (FRAP). The procurement falls within the goods category, specifically under railway services, and was completed using a limited procurement method without prior publication, citing technical reasons due to integration needs. Key dates for this process include the award on 18th June 2026 and the contract signed on 1st July 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in train management systems, railway engineering, and systems integration. Companies experienced in providing bespoke technical solutions within the railway industry, particularly those with existing capabilities in the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) and Passenger Information Systems (PACIS), would be well-suited to participate in such procurements. Given the specialised nature, having a strong understanding of the existing integration and technical requirements would be advantageous for prospective contractors.

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Notice Title

Class 334 FRAP (Fleet Reliability and Availability Programme) Works

Notice Description

The Supply of replacement of obsolete TMDD (Train Management & Dispatch System) units across the Class 334 fleet for the Fleet Reliability and Availability Programme (FRAP) works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for the replacement of obsolete TMDD (Train Management & Dispatch System) units across the Class 334 fleet for the Fleet Reliability and Availability Programme (FRAP) works. The Driver Machine Interface (DMI) is a modular and configurable interface designed for integration into standard Rolling Stock, European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), URBALISTM, and Passenger Information Systems (PACIS) projects. It supports interaction with train drivers, captains, and maintenance personnel The contract will provide continuity of operation of the system based upon the existing solution in which there has been significant prior investment.

Procurement Information

On the basis of The Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016 in accordance with regulation 48.(1)(c)(ii) 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 competition being absent for technical reasons. Single Source is required due to integration with existing systems on the fleet.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830785
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559610
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities)
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34632200 - Electrical signalling equipment for railways

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 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20263 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Postcode Area
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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