---
title: "Provision of Rail Passenger Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000605957"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000605957.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ABELLIO SCOTRAIL LTD"
published: "2019-11-27"
---

# Provision of Rail Passenger Services

Buyer: ABELLIO SCOTRAIL LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000605957

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## Summary

Abellio ScotRail Ltd is planning a tender for the "Provision of Rail Passenger Services." This procurement falls within the public transport industry category and will primarily serve the Scotland region. The tender involves providing two peak rail services between Fife and Edinburgh, starting from 13 December 2020 until 12 December 2021, with the option for annual extensions until December 2024. Interested suppliers must express their interest by 10 January 2020, as the procurement process is currently in the planning stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in rail passenger services, particularly those capable of supplying a turnkey solution that includes the provision and maintenance of rolling stock. Companies that operate Diesel multiple units or Locomotive Hauled Coaching Stock, along with appropriate staffing, would be well-suited to compete. This anticipated contract is a chance for businesses to enhance their presence in the public transport sector by collaborating with a key buyer like Abellio ScotRail, thereby potentially expanding their operational capabilities and market reach.

## Notice

Abellio ScotRail (ASR) is seeking expressions of interest from suppliers to provide two morning and two evening peak services between Fife and Edinburgh on Mondays to Fridays. The services are required from the December 2020 Passenger Change Data (13/12/20) until December 2021 Passenger Change Date (12/12/21) with an option to extend annually until December 2024.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Abellio ScotRail (ASR) is seeking expressions of interest from suppliers to provide two morning and two evening peak services between Fife and Edinburgh on Mondays to Fridays. The services are required from the December 2020 Passenger Change Data (13/12/20) until December 2021 Passenger Change Date (12/12/21) with an option to extend annually until December 2024.. It is envisaged that services will operate in similar paths to the following: Dep: 0736 Cardenden Arr: 0837 Edinburgh Dep: 0744 Glenrothes with Thonton Arr: 0901 Edinburgh Dep: 1712 Edinbugh Arr: 1818 Glenrothes with Thornton Dep: 1720 Edinbugh Arr: 1823 Cardenden

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373366 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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 | 27 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Jan 2020 |
| 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 | ABELLIO SCOTRAIL LTD |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1LU |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373366

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373366
  Provision of Rail Passenger Services - Abellio ScotRail (ASR) is seeking expressions of interest from suppliers to provide two morning and two evening peak services between Fife and Edinburgh on Mondays to Fridays. The services are required from the December 2020 Passenger Change Data (13/12/20) until December 2021 Passenger Change Date (12/12/21) with an option to extend annually until December 2024.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000605957
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=605957
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail

## Provenance

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