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title: "ScotRail Welding and associated services"
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# ScotRail Welding and associated services

Buyer: SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED .  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056c0f

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## Summary

ScotRail Trains Limited, based in Glasgow, has concluded the procurement process for welding and associated services at its Inverness depot, with an award made on 31 March 2026 to Ross-Shire Engineering. The contract involves repair, maintenance, and associated services related to railways under CPV code 50220000, with a scope for welding HST coaches either onsite (Lot 1), or offsite (Lot 2) at the supplier's facility, following standards like EN 15085 and others. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, namely a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, and while the lot for onsite services was initially active, it was later cancelled. This process, under the legal framework of directive 2014/25/EU, highlighted service delivery in Inverness, UKM62 region, indicating long-term engagement over three years with potential gradual renewals. Key dates included the tender announcement on 4 August 2025, submission deadlines by 5 September 2025, and contract signing on 31 March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in railway services, specifically in welding and maintenance domains. With a substantial project value of £700,000, it provides an engaging framework agreement for suppliers who are adept in railway equipment repair and diagnostics services. Businesses capable of rapid onsite response within 3.5 hours for welding and diagnostics at rail depots will find themselves well-placed to compete, especially those with transport facilities for rail and road. Given the selective procurement method and stringent quality criteria prioritising quality (60) over price (40), firms specialising in advanced technical standards in welding, such as EN 15085, will possess a competitive edge. The opportunity also extends to offsite capabilities, offering flexibility in service provision for suitable large-scale suppliers like Ross-Shire Engineering, suggesting avenues for business expansion through infrastructure support in railway maintenance.

## Notice

ScotRail are looking to tender for a single supplier framework(s) for Welding & associated services of HST coaches (Mk3), either onsite at our Inverness depot (Lot 1), or offsite at a supplier's facility (Lot 2).

### Lot Information

Welding and associated services onsite at ScotRail's Inverness depot

This requirement, with a duration of up to 3 years, is for Welding & associated services in line with the EN 15085, TL/WP 0363 2A, TL/WP 0432 and WABTEC technical specification series of standards & requirements. ScotRail will require the supplier to respond and be in attendance on site within 3.5 hours of initial notification to carry out diagnostics and welding on trains.

Renewal: Possible extension of a further 12 months

Welding and associated services offsite at supplier's facility

This requirement, with a duration of up to 3 years, is for Welding & associated services in line with the EN 15085, TL/WP 0363 2A, TL/WP 0432 and WABTEC technical specification series of standards & requirements. ScotRail will require the supplier to respond and be in attendance on site at the Inverness depot within 3.5 hours of initial notification to carry out diagnostics. The supplier shall have the facility to transport trains to/from Inverness depot by rail and road if needed.

Renewal: Possible extension of a further 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030360-2026 |
| 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 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, 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 | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROSS-SHIRE ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030360-2026
- 4 Aug 2025 at 09:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045532-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806182
- 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/

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