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title: "ScotRail InterCity Replacement Fleet and Technical Support and Spares Supply"
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# ScotRail InterCity Replacement Fleet and Technical Support and Spares Supply

Buyer: SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c8cd

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## Summary

ScotRail Trains Limited, based in Glasgow, completed a procurement process to secure a replacement fleet for its InterCity routes, involving the supply of rolling stock and a Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA). The contract, categorised under 'Rolling stock' (CPV code 34620000), included the cities of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth, Stirling, Dundee, Inverness, and Aberdeen. The award stage, completed on 13th April 2026, followed a negotiation procedure. Key dates included the signing of contracts on 18th March 2026. The tender involved both Eversholt Rail and Alstom Transport UK as suppliers, under a single combined process with options to extend up until 2042.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in rolling stock manufacturing, refurbishment, and maintenance services. Firms experienced in operating within the selective procurement process and those capable of forming strategic partnerships for a joint response will find this project well-suited to their operations. With the contracts awarded to significant players in rail transport, future opportunities may arise from further enhancements or service expansion under the TSSSA, making it ideal for businesses adept at multi-year projects with extensions beyond 2035. The phased introduction of the new fleet by 2028 presents a dynamic environment for innovation and operational excellence.

## Notice

ScotRail has received proposals for the supply of rolling stock to operate 19 service diagrams per day on its intercity routes connecting Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth, Stirling, Dundee, Inverness and Aberdeen. This competition was a combined process to select providers of: (a) the InterCity Replacement Fleet under a rolling stock lease, including any refurbishment and enhancement work; and a (b) technical support and spares supply agreement, with additional maintenance and support during introduction and may include some heavy maintenance services. These contracts have been awarded to two different contracting entities. However, in responding to this Contract Notice bidders were required to respond jointly in a manner that satisfies all contractual requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the Cabinet Secretary for Transport's announcement on 3 September 2024 that a replacement was to be sought for the High Speed Train (HST) fleet which operates intercity routes between Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Inverness, ScotRail (SRT) was seeking expressions of interest, and from those who prequalify, tenders for: 1. the supply of a single fleet/class of existing rolling stock to operate its intercity services; and 2. the provision of technical support and spares supply arrangement to enable SRT to maintain the fleet. The InterCity Replacement Fleet must demonstrate improved reliability and availability, reduced emissions and operating costs compared to the current HSTs. The fleet must be capable of operating on existing Network Rail infrastructure on SRT's intercity corridors with minimum changes to achieve a statement of compatibility and safety validation. The fleet shall be of sufficient size to operate a minimum of 19 daily passenger diagrams plus sufficient spare trains for maintenance. The average passenger diagram operates approx 220,000 miles p/a. The supplier of the trains will be required to refurbish the fleet (as needed) before it enters passenger service to provide SRT customers with a reliable and comfortable journey, attractive environment and suitable facilities. The fleet will be required to operate in reliable passenger service until at least 2035 and may be required (in whole or in part) until 2042 without further refurbishments. With passenger services expected to enter service before the end of 2027, there will be a phased approach to the trains being introduced, with the final train expected to be in operation before the end of 2028. SRT will conduct maintenance with support from a Service Provider under an enhanced Technical Support and Spare Supply Agreement (TSSSA+) to include all scheduled, unscheduled and ad hoc maintenance materials; off-train overhauls; technical support and continuous process improvement to improve productivity and efficiency. The TSSSA+ includes enhanced elements: -Knowledge transfer and training of SRT staff to competently operate and maintain the fleet. -Heavy maintenance activities which cannot be conducted at SRT depots. -Maintenance services at the supplier's facilities during driver training and fleet transition (when SRT will still be maintaining the HST fleet). This Procurement was a single process to select providers of: -the InterCity Replacement fleet under a rolling stock lease including any refurbishment and enhancement work. -technical support and spares supply with additional maintenance and support during introduction. Contracts have been awarded to two different contracting entities. Bidders were required to respond jointly to this Contract Notice to satisfy all contractual elements. E.g. as a joint venture or consortium with one party providing The Fleet and the other providing the TSSSA+ elements. Applicants had their capability and financial standing evaluated and successful applicants proceeded to an Invitation to Negotiate. This procurement was run by (contracts awarded by and signed with) SRT, its aim is to deliver Transport Scotland's (TS) requirements. Following receipt and evaluation of tenders, SRT prepared a Final Business Case (FBC) in line with Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance for approval by TS. This included comparison against alternative options, including procurement of a new build train (not in scope of this procurement).

Options: Lease: options to extend some or all of the fleet up to 2042 TSSSA: options to extend up to 2042

Renewal: ScotRail have the option to extend up until 2040, for all or part of the fleet.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033078-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2035 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | ALSTOM TRANSPORT; EVERSHOLT RAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34620000 - Rolling stock
- 50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033078-2026
- 13 Jan 2025 at 16:39 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001081-2025
- 17 Dec 2024 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040628-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782730
- https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30589
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk

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