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Tender

29 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited is inviting suppliers to participate in a tender for the enhancement of fire detection and suppression systems on its fleet of Class 158 and 156 Diesel Multiple Units. This procurement falls under the services category and adheres to a selective procurement method through a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. Situated in Glasgow, the buyer seeks proposals to be submitted electronically by 12:00 noon on 29th July 2026, with the tender currently in the active stage. The opportunity covers the industry classification of railway services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway services, fire safety equipment, and related technical enhancements. Companies experienced in providing high-quality technical solutions with competitive pricing will find this opportunity particularly appealing. The procurement process encourages submissions from businesses that are adept at managing sophisticated projects within specified timeframes, as the contract duration is set for 120 days. Successful entrants will benefit from forming a partnership with one of the leading railway service providers in the United Kingdom, ScotRail Trains Limited.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

RfQ for Class 158 and 156 FRAP - Fire System Enhancement Design

Notice Description

ScotRail Trains Limited (SRT or ScotRail) are issuing this Request for Proposal (RfP) to identify a supplier for an upgrade to the current Fire Detection and suppression equipment on its fleet of 40 x Class 158 Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs) and 40 x Class 156 DMUs as detailed in the Scope of work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ScotRail Trains Limited (SRT or ScotRail) are issuing this Request for Proposal (RfP) to identify a supplier for an upgrade to the current Fire Detection and suppression equipment on its fleet of 40 x Class 158 Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs) and 40 x Class 156 DMUs as detailed in the Scope of work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835647
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558945
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F5 - Contract 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

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

71320000 - Engineering design services

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
29 Jul 20262 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

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=JUN558945
    RfQ for Class 158 and 156 FRAP - Fire System Enhancement Design - ScotRail Trains Limited (SRT or ScotRail) are issuing this Request for Proposal (RfP) to identify a supplier for an upgrade to the current Fire Detection and suppression equipment on its fleet of 40 x Class 158 Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs) and 40 x Class 156 DMUs as detailed in the Scope of work.

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