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title: "ScotRail Trains Ltd installation of DVRS braking system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039809"
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buyer: "SCOTRAIL TRAINS LTD"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# ScotRail Trains Ltd installation of DVRS braking system

Buyer: SCOTRAIL TRAINS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039809

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## Summary

ScotRail Trains Ltd, serving as the buyer, initiated a procurement process for the installation of a DVRS braking system on 34 class 170 DMU units at the supplier's premises. The procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment. While initial stages of this procurement began in early 2023, involving negotiation procedures with prior calls for competition, the award stage was completed in April 2026. Despite some cancellation in certain lots, the awarded contract has been active since June 2023. These installations are required to be finished by December 2023, with deliveries within the UK region, and the process followed a selective procurement method.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical and mechanical equipment installations. The selective nature of the procurement method, negotiated with a prior call for competition, invites suppliers to leverage their unique competencies in quality, location advantage, and case studies to compete effectively. Companies like Wabtec UK Limited, which won the contract, demonstrate how large-scale organisations with extensive resources can meet the stringent requirements such as electronic submissions and quality-based award criteria. The process allows suppliers, particularly those with experience in railway services, to not only showcase their technical capabilities and competitive pricing but also to establish a foothold in a high-value project with ScotRail. The tender presents a lucrative opportunity for growth and expansion for SMEs as well that are adapting to electronic invoicing and ordering systems.

## Notice

This PQQ is for the installation of 34 * class 170 DMU at the suppliers own premises. All works are to be completed by December 2023 at a proposed rate of 2 per week.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The installation of a DVRS braking system for 34 * class 170 DMU. Additional information: To participate you must submit an electronic PQQ via the ScotRail Wax Sourcing System by the deadline. The system can be accessed here https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx and you should log in if you already have a registered account or register to create an account and log in to access the PQQ.

Renewal: This agreement shall not be extended or renewed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039286-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2023 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTRAIL TRAINS LTD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WABTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039286-2026
- 17 Jan 2023 at 09:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001351-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000719186
- https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30589
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/

## Provenance

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