External Supplier Audit (Lot 1 & Lot 2)

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Notice Title

External Supplier Audit (Lot 1 & Lot 2)

Notice Description

Caledonian Sleeper Limited (CSL) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified provider(s) to deliver independent audit and assurance services across two distinct but related requirements.

Lot Information

Supplier Audit Programme - Lot 1

This Lot covers the delivery of independent, risk-based supplier audits across CSL's rolling stock maintenance and materials supply chain. The appointed supplier will undertake two structured audits across key supplier sites, CAF and Alstom. Assessing operational, engineering and governance controls, including compliance with contractual, regulatory and ethical requirements.

Renewal: 24 months fixed with option to extend for additional 12 months

CSL / GBRf Joint Interface Audit Lot 2

This Lot covers the delivery of an independent joint audit between CSL and its traction provider, GB Railfreight (GBRf). The audit will assess the effectiveness of operational, engineering and safety-critical interfaces between both organisations, ensuring risks are appropriately managed in a shared operating environment.

Renewal: 12 months with an option to extend for additional 12 months

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834384
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557733
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Selective
Procurement Method Details: Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
CPV Codes: 79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 13 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: CALEDONIAN SLEEPER 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: INVERNESS
Postcode: IV1 1PP
Post Town: Inverness
Country: Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3): TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Highland
Electoral Ward: Inverness Central
Westminster Constituency: Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557733
External Supplier Audit (Lot 1 & Lot 2) - Caledonian Sleeper Limited (CSL) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified provider(s) to deliver independent audit and assurance services across two distinct but related requirements.

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