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Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited, headquartered in Glasgow, has concluded a procurement process for the supply of Class 318 & 320 STPI Relays, focusing on the replacement of Square D type relays. The procurement falls under the railway services industry category and is classified under CPV code 31221000. The procurement process concluded in June 2026, following an award procedure that bypassed prior publication of a call for competition due to technical constraints under The Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulation 2016. This contract involves a delivery to Shields Road Depot, Glasgow, and was formalised on 15th June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of railway system components. The contract emphasises continuity and integration with existing systems, benefiting suppliers capable of providing bespoke and compatible technical solutions. Companies experienced in delivering complex technical goods tailored to existing rail infrastructure will find this opportunity particularly advantageous for growth and expansion within the specialised rail supply sector. Businesses can leverage this as a case study to enhance their credentials in securing similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Class 318 & 320 STPI Relays

Notice Description

The Supply Class 318 & 320 STPI Relays. Replacement of Square D type replays with STPI

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for the Supply of relays for Class 318, 320 and 320/4 fleets to support replacement of designated positions across the Class 318, 320, and 320/4 EMU fleets. The proposed 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) Regulation 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, suppliers 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 fleets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832345
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558948
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31221000 - Electrical relays

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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