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title: "Engineering labour services for on-train GSM-R radio installation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000622213"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ABELLIO SCOTRAIL LTD"
published: "2020-06-04"
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# Engineering labour services for on-train GSM-R radio installation

Buyer: ABELLIO SCOTRAIL LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000622213

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## Summary

Abellio ScotRail Ltd is initiating a procurement process for engineering labour services focused on the installation of GSM-R radios for their train fleet, which totals 704 units. This procurement is part of the national GSM-R Version 4.0 radio upgrade programme, conducted on behalf of Network Rail, and is classified under the transport industry. The work is expected to take place across all ScotRail maintenance locations in Scotland, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Inverness. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with an anticipated start in summer 2020; suppliers are encouraged to prepare their bids by the future notice date of 22 June 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in rail services, particularly those with existing experience in GSM-R systems. Companies that can demonstrate a proven track record in handling similar rail projects and offer skilled personnel will be well-positioned to compete. Potential bidders will be required to provide case studies evidencing their expertise in GSM-R installations, further refining the pool of eligible contractors and enhancing the quality of bids received.

## Notice

Abellio ScotRail intends to invite suppliers to bid to provide labour services for the replacement of the GSM-R radios on the ScotRail train fleet, amounting to 704 on-train radios. Abellio ScotRail is delivering this project on behalf of Network Rail as part of their national GSM-R Version 4.0 radio upgrade programme. With the project covering ScotRail's entire fleet it is anticipated that work will be carried out at all ScotRail maintenance locations. The supplier would be expected to provide project management, logistical support, GSM-R technical expertise and experienced GSM-R technicians to deliver this complex programme in the most efficient way possible. This is a labour-only project as all materials will be free-issued. Due to the safety-critical nature of the GSM-R radio system it is imperative that any suppliers who bid on this work are existing suppliers to the rail industry, have direct experience with GSM-R, and will use staff with experience and underpinning knowledge of the GSM-R system, and this must be demonstrable with evidence provided for Abellio ScotRail to review. It's expected the procurement process will begin in summer 2020 with the project starting as soon as possible thereafter.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Abellio ScotRail intends to invite suppliers to bid to provide labour services for the replacement of the GSM-R radios on the ScotRail train fleet, amounting to 704 on-train radios. Abellio ScotRail is delivering this project on behalf of Network Rail as part of their national GSM-R Version 4.0 radio upgrade programme. With the project covering ScotRail's entire fleet it is anticipated that work will be carried out at all ScotRail maintenance locations. The supplier would be expected to provide project management, logistical support, GSM-R technical expertise and experienced GSM-R technicians to deliver this complex programme in the most efficient way possible. This is a labour-only project as all materials will be free-issued. Due to the safety-critical nature of the GSM-R radio system it is imperative that any suppliers who bid on this work are existing suppliers to the rail industry, have direct experience with GSM-R, and will use staff with experience and underpinning knowledge of the GSM-R system, and this must be demonstrable with evidence provided for Abellio ScotRail to review. It's expected the procurement process will begin in summer 2020 with the project starting as soon as possible thereafter.. potential supplier will be asked to provide a case study of past experience of working with GSM-R equipment and on-train projects. The case study should be no longer than 4 A pages.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387638 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Jun 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | G2 ^HQ |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| 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

- 4 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387638

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387638&idx=1
  4th June 2020 - ScotRail Standard Terms and Conditions.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387638
  Engineering labour services for on-train GSM-R radio installation - Abellio ScotRail intends to invite suppliers to bid to provide labour services for the replacement of the GSM-R radios on the ScotRail train fleet, amounting to 704 on-train radios. Abellio ScotRail is delivering this project on behalf of Network Rail as part of their national GSM-R Version 4.0 radio upgrade programme. With the project covering ScotRail's entire fleet it is anticipated that work will be carried out at all ScotRail maintenance locations. The supplier would be expected to provide project management, logistical support, GSM-R technical expertise and experienced GSM-R technicians to deliver this complex programme in the most efficient way possible. This is a labour-only project as all materials will be free-issued. Due to the safety-critical nature of the GSM-R radio system it is imperative that any suppliers who bid on this work are existing suppliers to the rail industry, have direct experience with GSM-R, and will use staff with experience and underpinning knowledge of the GSM-R system, and this must be demonstrable with evidence provided for Abellio ScotRail to review. It's expected the procurement process will begin in summer 2020 with the project starting as soon as possible thereafter.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000622213
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=622213
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail

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