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title: "Caledonian Sleeper Franchise Replacement (Regulation 1370/2007)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034a9f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2022-06-24"
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# Caledonian Sleeper Franchise Replacement (Regulation 1370/2007)

Buyer: THE SCOTTISH MINISTERS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034a9f

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## Summary

The Scottish Ministers are planning a tender for the replacement of the Caledonian Sleeper Franchise, classified under railway transport services. This procurement process, valued at £250 million, is set to initiate on 25 June 2023 and could span up to ten years. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 25 June 2022. The project primarily focuses on providing rail passenger services in Scotland, aligning with the legal framework set out by Regulation 1370/2007 of the European Parliament regarding public passenger transport services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and rail service sector, particularly those specialising in public transport solutions. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive rail services or having experience in franchise management will be well-suited to compete. With the potential for a long-term contract, this is an excellent opportunity for firms looking to expand their footprint in the UK's railway transport industry, especially those with robust operational capabilities and an understanding of public service contracts.

## Notice

Rail transport services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

On the basis that the Caledonian Sleeper Franchise Agreement between the Scottish Ministers and Serco Caledonian Sleeper Limited (FA), provides firstly for the possibility that the franchisee may exercise a rebasing option after 1 April 2022 and secondly that there are a number of possible consequences under the FA, Transport Scotland, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, are seeking to preserve their ability to make a direct contract award should circumstances arise in due course that give them cause to do so. Transport Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, may, depending on the circumstances and having regard to the obligations of the Scottish Ministers in terms of the Scottish Public Finance Manual, wish to make a direct award of a Public Service Contract to Serco Caledonian Sleeper Ltd 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/caledonian-sleeper-franchise/ As an alternative to the above and depending on whether circumstances arise which engage the Scottish Ministers' duty at section 30 of the Railways Act 1993, Transport Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers may entrust the provision of Caledonian Sleeper Passenger Services to a company owned and controlled by the Scottish Ministers and make a direct award of a Public Service Contract in that regard under and in terms of Article 5(2) or Article 5 (6) of Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007. The Scottish Ministers may put in place a holding company structure in support of the proposed arrangements. The contract awards described above are expected to cover rail passenger services of substantially the same scope as the current Caledonian Sleeper Franchise. Additional information: Term of Award The Scottish Ministers may require to put a Public Service Contract in place for up to 10 years (depending on the circumstances and subject to legal constraints).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017402-2022 |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000,000 |
| 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

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60200000 - Railway transport services
- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2022 at 15:26 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017402-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000698244
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00099
- https://www.transport.gov.scot/public-transport/rail/caledonian-sleeper-franchise/

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