--- title: "Train Services Agreement (TSA) and Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066d29" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066d29" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066d29.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066d29.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED" published: "2026-03-18" --- # Train Services Agreement (TSA) and Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) Buyer: CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066d29 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066d29) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066d29.json) ## Summary Caledonian Sleeper Limited (CSL) is undertaking a pre-procurement market engagement exercise to renew services under the Train Services Agreement (TSA) and Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) for their Mk5 coach fleet consisting of 75 vehicles. As part of the planning process, interested parties are required to email procurement@caledoniansleeper.scot for a Non-Disclosure Agreement and a Market Engagement Questionnaire. The aim is to inform market structure, lot design, and potential tender strategy; engagement responses must be submitted by 7th April 2026. The procurement involves services related to the repair and maintenance of rolling stock, and subsequent stages will be subject to approvals from Scottish Rail Holdings and Transport Scotland. Final notices are expected around 27th November 2026. This tender provides various opportunities for businesses specialising in railway services, particularly those offering repair and maintenance solutions. Opportunities exist in fields such as preventative and corrective maintenance, train cleaning and presentation, overhaul and heavy maintenance, spares supply, and technical support. Businesses with expertise in servicing rolling stock, particularly with experience in components like HVAC systems, wheelsets, and brakes, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process encourages collaborations with CSL Supply Partners, potentially allowing innovative companies to offer integrated solutions for the Mk5 coach fleet maintenance and support. ## Notice Caledonian Sleeper Limited (CSL) intends to undertake a pre-procurement market engagement exercise to inform the renewal of the services provided under the Train Services Agreement (TSA) and Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) for the Mk5 coach fleet (75 vehicles). The engagement will help CSL identify optimal packaging of services to maximise supplier participation, value for money and innovation. Any subsequent procurement will be subject to approvals from Scottish Rail Holdings (SRH) and Transport Scotland (TS) on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. ### Lot Information Preventative & Corrective Maintenance Delivery of preventative and corrective maintenance for the Mk5 fleet Management of daily servicing, fault finding and fault resolution in service Maintenance and resource planning with defect tracking in line with CSL processes Quality assurance, document control and safety management certification in line with CSL Safety Management System Collaboration and integration with all relevant CSL Supply Partners Additional information: CSL reserves the right to procure these lots separately or in combination, depending on feedback from the Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) and strategic approval from SRH and TS. Train Cleaning & Presentation Provision and delivery of interior and exterior cleaning of the Mk5 coaches to defined CSL requirements and standards Management of on-board presentation ensuring high standards met across Implementation of quality control and audit processes to measure KPI performance Collaboration and integration with all relevant CSL Supply Partners Additional information: CSL reserves the right to procure these lots separately or in combination, depending on feedback from the Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) and strategic approval from SRH and TS. Overhaul and heavy maintenance Delivery of periodic planned heavy maintenance for the Mk5 coaches Management of major system overhauls e.g. HVAC, wheelsets, bogies, brakes, toilets in line with OEM specification and safety standards Responsible for compliance, documentation, testing and certification Provision of required and up-to-standard facilities required for delivery of any overhaul and heavy maintenance requirements Collaboration and integration with all relevant CSL Supply Partners Additional information: CSL reserves the right to procure these lots separately or in combination, depending on feedback from the Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) and strategic approval from SRH and TS. Preventative & Corrective Spares Provision of spares and consumables required to support both preventive and corrective maintenance for the Mk5 fleet. Management of inventory levels, MSQ and re-order points to maintain optimal stock levels across maintenance and operational locations. Management and coordination of component repair, overhaul and obsolescence with approved OEM and supply chain partners. Collaboration and integration with all relevant CSL Supply Partners Additional information: CSL reserves the right to procure these lots separately or in combination, depending on feedback from the Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) and strategic approval from SRH and TS. Technical Support Provide technical support framework to support CSL including; Maintenance documentation and optimization Specialist design and engineering expertise 2nd/3rd party approvals Risk management support Reliability improvements Collaboration with all relevant CSL Supply Partners Additional information: CSL reserves the right to procure these lots separately or in combination, depending on feedback from the Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) and strategic approval from SRH and TS. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024445-2026 | | 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 | 18 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Nov 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000,000 | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock ## Release History - 18 Mar 2026 at 10:49 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024445-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.sleeper.scot - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824922 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=824922 - 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. 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