--- title: "ScotRail Franchise Replacement (Regulation 1370/2007)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a1aa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a1aa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a1aa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a1aa.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE SCOTTISH MINISTERS" published: "2021-03-31" --- # ScotRail Franchise Replacement (Regulation 1370/2007) Buyer: THE SCOTTISH MINISTERS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a1aa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a1aa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a1aa.json) ## Summary Transport Scotland, acting on behalf of The Scottish Ministers, is planning a direct award for a Public Service Contract concerning ScotRail Passenger Services, which is set to begin on 1st April 2022, following the expiration of the current franchise agreement. This procurement falls within the railway transport services industry category, covering the region of Scotland. The contract is anticipated to have a duration of up to 120 months, with a specific focus on the provisions outlined under Regulation 1370/2007. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date indicated for 31st March 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in rail services and public transport operations. Companies that provide related services, such as rolling stock supply, railway infrastructure construction, and vocational training, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. As the contract is aimed at ensuring continuity of service while transitioning from the current franchise, businesses that can deliver innovative solutions and demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements will be highly competitive candidates for this substantial contract opportunity. ## Notice T-01 Rail transport services ### Lot Information Lot 1 After expiry of the current ScotRail Franchise Agreement between The Scottish Ministers and Abellio ScotRail Limited (FA) (due to expire as of 31 March 2022), Transport Scotland, on behalf of The Scottish Ministers, intends to entrust the provision of ScotRail Passenger Services to a company owned and controlled by The Scottish Ministers, and directly award a Public Service Contract in that regard under and in terms of Article 5(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on public passenger transport services by rail and by road as amended (retained EU Law). More information can be found on Transport Scotland's website: https://www.transport.gov.scot/public-transport/rail/scotrail-franchise/ As an alternative to the above and depending on the circumstances, Transport Scotland, on behalf of The Scottish Ministers may wish to make a direct award of a Public Service Contract for the provision of ScotRail Passenger Services under and in terms of Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 as successor to the FA. The Scottish Ministers may put in place a holding company structure in support of the proposed arrangements. The contract award is expected to cover rail passenger services of substantially the same scope as the current ScotRail Franchise. Term of Award The Scottish Ministers may require to put a Public Service Contract in place for up to 10 years. At present the envisaged direct award will be for a period of 3 to 5 years with any optional additional period or periods exercisable at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006713-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Mar 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE SCOTTISH MINISTERS | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G4 0HF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 34620000 - Rolling stock - 34622200 - Railway passenger coaches - 34622400 - Railway carriages - 45234112 - Railway depot construction work - 60200000 - Railway transport services - 60210000 - Public transport services by railways - 80530000 - Vocational training services ## Release History - 31 Mar 2021 at 15:40 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006713-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.transport.gov.scot - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00099 - https://www.transport.gov.scot/public-transport/rail/scotrail-franchise/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a1aa. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a1aa.json.