---
title: "Framework for the provision of legal services in support of ScotRail's New Trains Procurement Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035968"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035968"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035968.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035968.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2023-03-01"
---

# Framework for the provision of legal services in support of ScotRail's New Trains Procurement Programme

Buyer: SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035968

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035968)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035968.json)

## Summary

ScotRail Trains Limited has awarded a contract for the provision of legal services in support of the New Trains Procurement Programme. The title of the framework is "Framework for the provision of legal services in support of ScotRail’s New Trains Procurement Programme". The industry category is legal services, and the procurement method is selective with a tender status marked as "complete". The award was made to Addleshaw Goddard LLP, with the contract signed on 22nd December 2022. The procurement process was initiated with a tender and involved guidance on procurement regulations to ensure compliance.

The procurement of legal services for ScotRail's New Trains Procurement Programme presents business growth opportunities for legal firms with expertise in procurement regulations and contract management. Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender include law firms specialising in railway services and legal advisory services. The procurement aims to support the development of new train fleets through efficient and compliant competitions, providing value for money while ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the procurement stages.

## Notice

Legal Services in support of ScotRail's Fleet Procurement Programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

ScotRail Trains are seeking to contract with a legal services provider to provide ad hoc contract management and legal support to the SRT project team managing the design, manufacture, testing, commissioning and approvals process of the new trains contracts. This support will include (but not be limited to) the creation of model contracts such as Rolling Stock Lease Agreement (lease), Manufacture & Supply Agreement (MSA), Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA), Train Services Agreement (TSA), financing Lease - this list is not meant to be exhaustive. ScotRail will also require guidance on procurement regulations at each stage of the procurement activity (PQQ/SPD, ITT, BAFO etc) to ensure compliance with the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016. SRT is acting to deliver the procurement on behalf of Scottish Rail Holdings (SRH) who are a public sector company, owned and controlled by the Scottish Government. SRH report to Transport Scotland (TS) who are the national transport agency for Scotland, responsible for delivering the Scottish Government's vision for transport. As such it will be a requirement of the contract that all entities within the Scottish Rail Holdings Group have access to these services.

Renewal: Option to extend contract up to an additional 36 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006047-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 6HQ |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADDLESHAW GODDARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2023 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006047-2023
- 5 Aug 2022 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021594-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000702069
- https://scotrail.wax-live.com/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30589
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/

## 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-035968. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035968.json.