--- title: "Locomotive Traction Services Replacement Procurement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e323" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e323" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e323.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e323.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED" published: "2025-10-30" --- # Locomotive Traction Services Replacement Procurement Buyer: CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e323 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e323) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e323.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the "Locomotive Traction Services Replacement Procurement" is currently active and managed by Caledonian Sleeper Limited, operating within the railway transport services industry. The procurement seeks to supply locomotives and drivers to operate the Caledonian Sleeper services between London and Scotland. The process involves associated maintenance and technical support services under a Traction and Rolling Stock Support and Services Agreement, with a contract potentially lasting up to 10 years. The procurement is executed as a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, with the tender stage ending on 5th December 2025 at 17:00, and invitations for the second stage planned for 27th March 2026. The exercise is open to electronic submissions, with a total estimated contract value of £200 million. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in locomotive supply, transport services, and associated maintenance and operational support services. Providers capable of delivering top-quality locomotive compatibility, service delivery, and contract management plans, alongside competitive pricing, are well-positioned to benefit. The project encourages entities with robust capabilities in railway transport services and those interested in entering or expanding their market presence within the UK. Potential businesses will need to ensure compliance with the specific requirements, including variant policies and quality and price criteria, to successfully compete in this selective procurement process. ## Notice Supply of suitable locomotives and drivers to operate Caledonian Sleeper services between London and Scotland, including operation over electrified and non-electrified routes. Associated maintenance and technical support services under a Traction and Rolling Stock Support and Services Agreement (TSSSA). A contract duration anticipated to align with CSL's long-term service requirements (indicatively 10 years). ### Lot Information Provision of new or refurbished locomotives capable of operating with the MK5 fleet over electrified and non-electrified routes, including potential financing options for the same Supply of suitable locomotives and drivers to operate Caledonian Sleeper services between London and Scotland, including operation over electrified and non-electrified routes. Associated maintenance and technical support services under a Traction and Rolling Stock Support and Services Agreement (TSSSA). A contract duration anticipated to align with CSL's long-term service requirements (indicatively 10 years). Options: Other potential traction related services Renewal: TBC Provision of maintenance, spares and facilities to support the locomotive fleet This notice is published by Caledonian Sleeper Limited (CSL) and is intended to advertise a forthcoming market engagement exercise. This is in relation to an intended procurement for the contracted provision of locomotives and associated operational services to CSL due to the current arrangements expiring in 2030. This procurement will be subject to approval from Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government. The services being sought include: Provision of maintenance, spares and facilities to support the locomotive fleet Provision of drivers and associated support This notice is published by Caledonian Sleeper Limited (CSL) and is intended to advertise a forthcoming market engagement exercise. This is in relation to an intended procurement for the contracted provision of locomotives and associated operational services to CSL due to the current arrangements expiring in 2030. This procurement will be subject to approval from Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government. The services being sought include: Provision of drivers and associated support Provision of operational control and associated support This notice is published by Caledonian Sleeper Limited (CSL) and is intended to advertise a forthcoming market engagement exercise. This is in relation to an intended procurement for the contracted provision of locomotives and associated operational services to CSL due to the current arrangements expiring in 2030. This procurement will be subject to approval from Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government. The services being sought include: Provision of operational control and associated support ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069693-2025 | | Notice type | Planning 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | 14 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active, Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV1 1PP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness Central | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60200000 - Railway transport services ## Release History - 30 Oct 2025 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069693-2025 - 18 Feb 2025 at 11:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005541-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.sleeper.scot - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813701 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30648 ## 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-04e323. 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