--- title: "HST Trailer Car WSP Rack Overhaul" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000774825" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774825" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000774825.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000774825.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED" published: "2025-07-07" --- # HST Trailer Car WSP Rack Overhaul Buyer: SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000774825 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774825) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000774825.json) ## Summary ScotRail Trains Limited is seeking to overhaul the Knorr Bremse EP98 WSP control units on its fleet of 117 trailer cars and spare stock. This project, titled "HST Trailer Car WSP Rack Overhaul," falls under the railway services industry category and is set in the Glasgow region, UK. The procurement process is at the 'tender' stage with the procurement method being a selective, negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Key dates for interested suppliers include the tender submission deadline on 9th September 2024, and the contract is expected to commence on 3rd February 2025, ending by 18th August 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the railway services sector, particularly those specialising in electrical component repair, overhaul, and testing. Companies with the capability to renew electrolytic capacitors and conduct rigorous functional and soak testing are well-positioned to benefit. Additionally, the tender encourages contributions to community benefits, aligning with ScotRail’s vision of fostering thriving and resilient communities. This project provides an excellent chance for firms to not only secure a contract but also demonstrate value-added services that support community engagement. Suppliers must register and respond via ScotRail's Wax Digital e-sourcing tool to participate. ## Notice ScotRail Trains Limited (herein referenced as ScotRail) wish to overhaul the existing Knorr Bremse EP98 WSP control units on their fleet of 117 trailer cars and spares stock. The WSP control units (Railway Cat number 064/012539) were installed in the mid-2000s, and are starting to suffer from failures related to leaking electrolytic capacitors, leading to damage to the PCB tracks and vias. The full scope of the requirements is contained within the published project on our Wax Digital e-sourcing tool which can be accessed here https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx ### Lot Information Lot 1 ScotRail Trains Limited wish to overhaul the existing Knorr Bremse EP98 WSP control units on their fleet of 117 trailer cars and spares stock. The WSP control units (Railway Cat number 064/012539) were installed in the mid-2000s, and are starting to suffer from failures related to leaking electrolytic capacitors, leading to damage to the PCB tracks and vias. The overhaul is expected to include the renewal of all electrolytic capacitors to be considered a minimum, but the following should also be considered: -Clean using a suitable method; -Renewal of other capacitors; -Renewal of relays; -Renewal of opto-isolators; -Functional testing on a suitable rig; -Soak testing; -Identification of overhaul (e.g. mod level plate, coloured stickers); -Any other 'value add' work considered worthwhile by the supplier. The full scope of the requirements is contained within the published project on our Wax Digital e-sourcing tool which can be accessed here https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx. Wax Digital should be use for the completion of any submissions. The full scope of the requirements is contained within the published project on our Wax Digital e-sourcing tool which can be accessed here https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx Renewal: It is anticipated that the contract duration will be around 6 months. However the duration will be dependent on the successful bidders proposal/plan to complete the overhaul. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534102 | | Notice type | OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities) | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 18 Aug 2025 | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 31712000 - Microelectronic machinery and apparatus and microsystems - 34631000 - Parts of locomotives or rolling stock - 50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock - 50224000 - Reconditioning services of rolling stock ## Release History - 7 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534102 - 8 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F5 - Contract Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511731 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511731 HST Trailer Car WSP Rack Overhaul - ScotRail Trains Limited (herein referenced as ScotRail) wish to overhaul the existing Knorr Bremse EP98 WSP control units on their fleet of 117 trailer cars and spares stock. The WSP control units (Railway Cat number 064/012539) were installed in the mid-2000s, and are starting to suffer from failures related to leaking electrolytic capacitors, leading to damage to the PCB tracks and vias. The full scope of the requirements is contained within the published project on our Wax Digital e-sourcing tool which can be accessed here https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534102 HST Trailer Car WSP Rack Overhaul - ScotRail Trains Limited (herein referenced as ScotRail) wish to overhaul the existing Knorr Bremse EP98 WSP control units on their fleet of 117 trailer cars and spares stock. The WSP control units (Railway Cat number 064/012539) were installed in the mid-2000s, and are starting to suffer from failures related to leaking electrolytic capacitors, leading to damage to the PCB tracks and vias. The full scope of the requirements is contained within the published project on our Wax Digital e-sourcing tool which can be accessed here https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx ## Notice URLs - http:// - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774825 - https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx - https://www.scotrail.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774825. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000774825.json.