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Tender

11 Aug 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited, located in Glasgow, is currently at the tender stage for the procurement of high-performance industrial pressure washer systems designed for cleaning railway rolling stock and depot infrastructure. This opportunity, titled "PQQ for Lease of Pressure Washer Equipment," falls under the railway services industry category and encompasses locations across five ScotRail depots: Corkerhill, Eastfield, Haymarket, Inverness, and Shields. The procurement method is a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, and electronic submissions are required by 14th September 2026, at 12:00 PM. The process involves a pre-qualification questionnaire as part of the selection criteria, aiming to engage a competent service provider for leasing a total of nine pressure washers.

This tender offers robust opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial cleaning equipment, especially those with experience in servicing the railway sector. Companies that can provide a sustainable and technologically advanced solution will find significant growth potential. The project emphasises a circular model approach, aligning with sustainability and long-term value—crucial for operations in heavy-duty industrial environments. Organisations with a portfolio supporting reliability, conformity to UK regulations, and innovative asset management strategies are well-suited to compete in this lucrative procurement process, with an estimated contract value of £5,500,000.

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Notice Title

PQQ for Lease of Pressure Washer Equipment

Notice Description

ScotRail are tendering for suppliers for the provision of the Lease of high-performance industrial pressure washer systems suitable for cleaning railway rolling stock and depot infrastructure. The system will be installed outside the maintenance sheds, with small delivery stations with hoses inside the shed. The water will be supplied via fixed piping into the shed, the electrical connection will be supplied as well as concrete base for the machine to be sited. The supplier will be responsible for providing detail to attach to the pressure washer equipment. We require a quantity of 9 Pressure washers across 5 ScotRail depots.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a pre-qualification activity in advance of a formal tender process. ScotRail requires a Service Provider (SP) to provide the Lease of high-performance industrial pressure washer systems suitable for cleaning railway rolling stock and depot infrastructure. The system will be installed outside the maintenance sheds, with small delivery stations with hoses inside the shed. The water will be supplied via fixed piping into the shed, the electrical connection will be supplied as well as concrete base for the machine to be sited. The supplier will be responsible for providing detail to attach to the pressure washer equipment. We require a quantity of 9 Pressure washers across 5 ScotRail depots/locations: Corkerhill (1), Eastfield (1), Haymarket (4), Inverness (1) and Shields (2). The reliability and availability of pressure washers is of high importance to the on-going maintenance activities at depots and as such the requirement of asset technology refresh, economy principles and long term sustainability is vital which will also assist with our commitment to ISO standards and continual improvement. A proven structure for on-going renewal and upgrade to ensure the machine is always highly performing and reliable to the end user. Our preference is for a "Circular model" type solution (A circular model is an economic system designed to eliminate waste, keep materials in use, and regenerate natural systems, built around three core principles: eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature). General Location: Outdoor installation adjacent to the railway maintenance shed at the 5 depots as above. Application: Cleaning of train exteriors, bogies, underframes, and shed floors and pits. Operation: Capable of frequent daily use in a heavy-duty industrial environment. Compliance: Must comply with UK health, safety, and environmental regulations. Background Information on our existing arrangements. The depots require a safe and reliable system for pressure washing activities. There is currently a variety of equipment at each depot which this system will look to replace. Fixed pressure washer kits within the sheds, varying in ages and condition. Fixed pressure washer kits out-with sheds or held in plant rooms varying in ages and conditions. Industrial portable pressure washers which can be moved from building to building, most kit is well used and older. Small local pressure washer kits due to use don't have a long life span. The portable kit has lengthy cables, hoses and/or is fuelled by diesel and then transported around site enhancing manual handling risk, safety risk due to hot exhausts, environmental risk with moving fuel round. See PQQ document at ScotRail link above for further details.

Renewal: Potential extension of up to 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838698
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562098
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

42 - Industrial machinery

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

42924740 - High-pressure cleaning apparatus

90710000 - Environmental management

90917000 - Cleaning services of transport equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 20262 months 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=AUG562098
    PQQ for Lease of Pressure Washer Equipment - ScotRail are tendering for suppliers for the provision of the Lease of high-performance industrial pressure washer systems suitable for cleaning railway rolling stock and depot infrastructure. The system will be installed outside the maintenance sheds, with small delivery stations with hoses inside the shed. The water will be supplied via fixed piping into the shed, the electrical connection will be supplied as well as concrete base for the machine to be sited. The supplier will be responsible for providing detail to attach to the pressure washer equipment. We require a quantity of 9 Pressure washers across 5 ScotRail depots.

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