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title: "Framework for the provision of legal services in support of ScotRail's New Trains Procurement Programme"
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# Framework for the provision of legal services in support of ScotRail's New Trains Procurement Programme

Buyer: SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000702069

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## Summary

ScotRail Trains Limited, based in Glasgow, UK, has recently awarded a contract for the provision of legal services in support of ScotRail's New Trains Procurement Programme. The contract, titled "Framework for the provision of legal services," falls under the Railway Services industry category. The procurement method was selective, following a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The procurement process included creating model contracts such as Rolling Stock Lease Agreement and required a comprehensive understanding of procurement regulations at each stage to ensure compliance with relevant legislation. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract signed on December 22, 2022.

Businesses in the legal services sector, particularly those with expertise in railway services and procurement regulations, would find opportunities for growth by engaging with ScotRail Trains Limited's recent contract. By providing ad hoc contract management, legal support, and guidance on procurement regulations, businesses can support the design, manufacture, testing, and commissioning processes of ScotRail's new trains. The proactive approach to decarbonising the train fleet and transitioning to sustainable transport solutions offers significant potential for businesses to contribute to Scotland's net zero economy vision. As the contract involves providing services to Scottish Rail Holdings Group, which aligns with the Scottish Government's transport vision, businesses with experience in delivering sustainable procurement outcomes could also find this opportunity conducive to business growth.

## Notice

Legal Services in support of ScotRail's Fleet Procurement Programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

ScotRail Trains are seeking to contract with a legal services provider to provide ad hoc contract management and legal support to the SRT project team managing the design, manufacture, testing, commissioning and approvals process of the new trains contracts. This support will include (but not be limited to) the creation of model contracts such as Rolling Stock Lease Agreement (lease), Manufacture & Supply Agreement (MSA), Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA), Train Services Agreement (TSA), financing Lease - this list is not meant to be exhaustive. ScotRail will also require guidance on procurement regulations at each stage of the procurement activity (PQQ/SPD, ITT, BAFO etc) to ensure compliance with the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016. SRT is acting to deliver the procurement on behalf of Scottish Rail Holdings (SRH) who are a public sector company, owned and controlled by the Scottish Government. SRH report to Transport Scotland (TS) who are the national transport agency for Scotland, responsible for delivering the Scottish Government's vision for transport. As such it will be a requirement of the contract that all entities within the Scottish Rail Holdings Group have access to these services.

Renewal: Option to extend contract up to an additional 36 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472509 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities) |
| 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 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADDLESHAW GODDARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472509
- 5 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F5 - Contract Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455691

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455691
  Framework for the provision of legal services in support of ScotRail's New Trains Procurement Programme - ScotRail Trains (SRT) plans to replace 65% of its train fleet (around 675 carriages) in the period 2027 to 2035. Nine of the eleven sub fleets of trains currently operated will be replaced as leases expire and it becomes uneconomical to life extend trains for continued operation. As part of this programme SRT will decarbonise our entire train fleet helping Scottish Government deliver a key milestone in transitioning Scotland to a net zero economy. All existing diesel trains will be withdrawn and replaced with new trains powered by overhead electric wires, batteries or hydrogen. As well as eliminating carbon emissions from passenger rail services in Scotland, this will transform our customer offer improving journey comfort, accessibility and reliability. We will reduce operating costs and improve the consistency of offer to customers by consolidating the number of different sub fleets we operate from the existing eleven to, ideally, five. This transformation will be delivered through three procurement competitions: - Phase 1 2022-23 - we will procure a new fleet of suburban trains which will enter passenger service between 2027 and 2030. These trains will connect local communities with Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, Dundee and Aberdeen. - Phase 2 2024-25 (indicative) we will procure a new fleet of trains for our rural routes. - Phase 3 2025-26 (indicative) we will procure a new fleet of intercity trains to connect the central belt with Aberdeen and Inverness. SRT require legal advice services to support us in running efficient and compliant procurement competitions which deliver trains which meet our customer, technical and operational requirements whilst providing value for money for the taxpayer. Value for money extends beyond the capital and operating cost of the new trains to include the economic and societal benefits which can be delivered for local communities and businesses through such significant investment from Scottish Government. Ensuring the new trains are constructed in a manner which minimises the impact on the environment will also be a key factor in delivering a successful sustainable procurement. The first phase of the new trains programme will be to procure a new fleet of suburban electric and battery electric multiple units (EMU and BEMU). Including options, the suburban procurement is envisaged to cover around 120 units comprising around 550 vehicles. We envisage the minimum core order being 64 units and 295 vehicles. The scope of the procurement will also include Maintenance services - tenderers will be required to submit options for both a Technical Services Agreement and Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement and a decision on the route which provides best overall value for money will be taken prior to contract award. Upgrades will be required to maintenance depot and servicing and stabling facilities. These are likely to be delivered by our partners in Network Rail, but we will investigate during the procurement if there is benefit in works being delivered by the train Manufacturer and Maintainer. A separate procurement is anticipated be held in parallel with that of the trains to identify a suitable financier. Following contract awards on the suburban trains procurement, it is envisaged that the team will move onto developing and delivering procurements for the rural and intercity fleets. The legal advisors will be required to provide ad hoc contract management and legal support to the SRT project team managing the design, manufacture, testing, commissioning and approvals process of the new trains contracts. SRT is acting to deliver the procurement on behalf of Scottish Rail Holdings (SRH) who are a public sector company, owned and controlled by the Scottish Government. SRH report to Transport Scotland (TS) who are the national transport agency for Scotland, responsible for delivering the Scottish Government's vision for transport.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472509
  Framework for the provision of legal services in support of ScotRail's New Trains Procurement Programme - Legal Services in support of ScotRail's Fleet Procurement Programme.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fpaconsulting.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000702069
- https://scotrail.wax-live.com/
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/

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