--- title: "Market Engagement - Provision of Oil Sampling" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05474e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05474e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05474e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05474e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED ." published: "2025-06-12" --- # Market Engagement - Provision of Oil Sampling Buyer: SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED . Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05474e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05474e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05474e.json) ## Summary ScotRail Trains Limited is planning a procurement process for the provision of Oil Sampling services at various depots across Scotland, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Inverness. This falls under the industry category of Engineering-related scientific and technical services. The procurement is in the Planning stage, with market engagement set to commence on 12th June 2025. Prospective suppliers are encouraged to register their interest on the Public Contracts Scotland site. The contract is intended to last for three years, with optional extensions for up to two additional years, potentially reaching a five-year duration. A future notice date is scheduled for 10th November 2025. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialised in analysing engineering components to expand their service offerings and enter a framework for Oil Sampling with ScotRail. Small to medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in ASTM and ISO standards testing, especially those involved in lubricant and fuel analysis, will likely find this contract appealing. The tender invites firms with expertise in handling substantial sample volumes to deliver a range of analytical services for various engine types and requests, providing ample ground for business growth within the railway services sector. ## Notice ScotRail are looking to conduct market engagement to understand the capabilities of potential suppliers prior to an upcoming tender for a single supplier framework for the provision of Oil Sampling services at ScotRail Depots at the following locations: Engineering Depot Corkerhill, CORKERHILL PLACE GLASGOW G52 1RU Engineering Depot Haymarket, RUSSELL ROAD, EDINBURGH EH12 5NB Engineering Depot Inverness, LONGMAN ROAD, INVERNESS IV1 1RY Engineering Depot Shields, 35 ST. ANDREWS DRIVE GLASGOW G41 5SG Periodic analysis is required for: a) DMU - Engine, Gear Box, Final Drive; b) EMU - Mains Transformer; c) HST - Engine; d) other ad-hoc requests for Oil Sampling as needed. It is envisaged this requirement will have a duration of 3 years with an optional 12-month extension on two separate occasions to a maximum term of 5 years. ### Lot Information Lot 1 ScotRail require Oil Sampling services to include, but not limited to: Kinetic Viscosity; Water Content; Soot; Oxidation; Nitration; Sulphation; Particle Count; Particle Quantifier Index; Diesel Fuel Dilution; Engine Coolant Analysis; Sulphur Content in Diesel; TAN; TBN; Appearance/Colour; Micro Distillation; Cetane Index; Dielectric Strength; Microbial/Fungal Infection; Fatty Acid Methyl Ester content. Analysis shall be undertaken in accordance with the appropriate ASTM / ISO and other relevant industry standards. The required minimum volume for the majority of samples shall be 60ml. Estimated annual equipment usage for samples are as follows: Oil Sample Kits - 4,090 Fuel Sample Kits - 591 1l Bottle for Oil Test Kit - 182 Container Syringes 60ml - 345 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031777-2025 | | 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 | 12 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services ## Release History - 12 Jun 2025 at 09:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031777-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801512 - https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=801512 - 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. 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