---
title: "ScotRail Operator of Last Resort - Technical Advisory Services Phase Two"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000668493"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT SCOTLAND"
published: "2021-10-01"
---

# ScotRail Operator of Last Resort - Technical Advisory Services Phase Two

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000668493

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Transport Scotland, which operates from its headquarters in Glasgow, UK. The contract, titled "ScotRail Operator of Last Resort - Technical Advisory Services Phase Two," falls under the transport services category and is currently in the award stage. The tender process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The contract was signed on 1st September 2021, with a total value of £2,999,000. This procurement was part of a framework for management consultancy services and aimed to support contingency planning work for Train Operating Companies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport consultancy, particularly those with experience in contingency planning and public sector operations. Companies that can provide technical advisory services related to rail operations would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. Given the technical nature of the work and the substantial value of the contract, firms with a proven track record in delivering quality consultancy services in the transport sector, especially those able to navigate public sector engagements, are likely to find this a lucrative opportunity.

## Notice

ScotRail Operator of Last Resort - Technical Advisory Services Phase Two Call Off from Crown Commercial Services Framework Management Consultancy Two RM6008 Lot 2.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of rail technical consultancy services to support Transport Scotland's Operator of Last Resort function. Specialist technical support is required to carry out contingency planning work, due diligence and/or shadow mobilisations of Train Operating Companies (TOC) where they are either negotiating a new Direct Award or the decision has been taken to move a TOC into the public sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429174 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,999,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0HF |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429174

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429174
  ScotRail Operator of Last Resort - Technical Advisory Services Phase Two - ScotRail Operator of Last Resort - Technical Advisory Services Phase Two Call Off from Crown Commercial Services Framework Management Consultancy Two RM6008 Lot 2.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000668493

## Provenance

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