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title: "ScotRail InterCity Replacement Fleet and Technical Support and Spares Supply"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782730"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED"
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# ScotRail InterCity Replacement Fleet and Technical Support and Spares Supply

Buyer: SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782730

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## Summary

ScotRail Trains Limited has successfully completed the procurement process for its "InterCity Replacement Fleet and Technical Support and Spares Supply" project. The procuring authority, ScotRail, is headquartered in Glasgow, UK, and implemented this process using a selective procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The procurement, classified under the "Railway Services" industry category, sought to replace the existing High Speed Train (HST) fleet with new rolling stock to operate intercity services connecting key Scottish locations such as Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Aberdeen. The process entailed a joint tender submission requirement and concluded with contract awards in March 2026, with the contracts active from November 2025 and expected to run until at least December 2035, with options to extend until 2042. Key suppliers include Eversholt Rail and Alstom Transport UK, with the main focus on leasing rolling stock and providing technical support, maintenance, and spare part supply.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in railway services and technical support. Companies with expertise in the refurbishment and maintenance of rolling stock, as well as those specialising in environmental efficiency improvements, stand to benefit. The procurement process encourages joint ventures or consortia, promoting collaboration among businesses aiming to supply a replacement fleet that enhances reliability, reduces emissions, and offers cost-efficient operations. This initiative supports the operational goals of Transport Scotland and targets companies able to deliver robust technical support during and after the new fleet introduction, promising sustained business growth and long-term partnerships with ScotRail.

## Notice

ScotRail has received proposals for the supply of rolling stock to operate 19 service diagrams per day on its intercity routes connecting Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth, Stirling, Dundee, Inverness and Aberdeen. This competition was a combined process to select providers of: (a) the InterCity Replacement Fleet under a rolling stock lease, including any refurbishment and enhancement work; and a (b) technical support and spares supply agreement, with additional maintenance and support during introduction and may include some heavy maintenance services. These contracts have been awarded to two different contracting entities. However, in responding to this Contract Notice bidders were required to respond jointly in a manner that satisfies all contractual requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the Cabinet Secretary for Transport's announcement on 3 September 2024 that a replacement was to be sought for the High Speed Train (HST) fleet which operates intercity routes between Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Inverness, ScotRail (SRT) was seeking expressions of interest, and from those who prequalify, tenders for: 1. the supply of a single fleet/class of existing rolling stock to operate its intercity services; and 2. the provision of technical support and spares supply arrangement to enable SRT to maintain the fleet. The InterCity Replacement Fleet must demonstrate improved reliability and availability, reduced emissions and operating costs compared to the current HSTs. The fleet must be capable of operating on existing Network Rail infrastructure on SRT's intercity corridors with minimum changes to achieve a statement of compatibility and safety validation. The fleet shall be of sufficient size to operate a minimum of 19 daily passenger diagrams plus sufficient spare trains for maintenance. The average passenger diagram operates approx 220,000 miles p/a. The supplier of the trains will be required to refurbish the fleet (as needed) before it enters passenger service to provide SRT customers with a reliable and comfortable journey, attractive environment and suitable facilities. The fleet will be required to operate in reliable passenger service until at least 2035 and may be required (in whole or in part) until 2042 without further refurbishments. With passenger services expected to enter service before the end of 2027, there will be a phased approach to the trains being introduced, with the final train expected to be in operation before the end of 2028. SRT will conduct maintenance with support from a Service Provider under an enhanced Technical Support and Spare Supply Agreement (TSSSA+) to include all scheduled, unscheduled and ad hoc maintenance materials; off-train overhauls; technical support and continuous process improvement to improve productivity and efficiency. The TSSSA+ includes enhanced elements: -Knowledge transfer and training of SRT staff to competently operate and maintain the fleet. -Heavy maintenance activities which cannot be conducted at SRT depots. -Maintenance services at the supplier's facilities during driver training and fleet transition (when SRT will still be maintaining the HST fleet). This Procurement was a single process to select providers of: -the InterCity Replacement fleet under a rolling stock lease including any refurbishment and enhancement work. -technical support and spares supply with additional maintenance and support during introduction. Contracts have been awarded to two different contracting entities. Bidders were required to respond jointly to this Contract Notice to satisfy all contractual elements. E.g. as a joint venture or consortium with one party providing The Fleet and the other providing the TSSSA+ elements. Applicants had their capability and financial standing evaluated and successful applicants proceeded to an Invitation to Negotiate. This procurement was run by (contracts awarded by and signed with) SRT, its aim is to deliver Transport Scotland's (TS) requirements. Following receipt and evaluation of tenders, SRT prepared a Final Business Case (FBC) in line with Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance for approval by TS. This included comparison against alternative options, including procurement of a new build train (not in scope of this procurement).

Options: Lease: options to extend some or all of the fleet up to 2042 TSSSA: options to extend up to 2042

Renewal: ScotRail have the option to extend up until 2040, for all or part of the fleet.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553684 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2035 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | ALSTOM TRANSPORT; EVERSHOLT RAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34620000 - Rolling stock
- 50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553684
- 13 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521664
- 17 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F5 - Contract Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520468

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520468
  ScotRail InterCity Replacement Fleet and Technical Support and Spares Supply - ScotRail is seeking proposals for the supply of rolling stock to operate a minimum of 19 service diagrams per day on its intercity routes connecting Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth, Stirling, Dundee, Inverness and Aberdeen. This competition is a combined process to select providers of: (a) the InterCity Replacement Fleet under a rolling stock lease, including any refurbishment and enhancement work; and a (b) technical support and spares supply agreement, with additional maintenance and support during introduction and may include some heavy maintenance services. These contracts may be awarded to two different contracting entities. However, in responding to this Contract Notice you are required to respond jointly in a manner that satisfies all contractual requirements. For example, this may take the form of a joint venture or consortium, with one member providing the InterCity Replacement Fleet, and the other providing the technical support, spares and maintenance elements. In the event that contracts are subsequently awarded with two different contracting entities, ScotRail may decide to include an interworking agreement between all the contracting entities.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553684
  ScotRail InterCity Replacement Fleet and Technical Support and Spares Supply - ScotRail has received proposals for the supply of rolling stock to operate 19 service diagrams per day on its intercity routes connecting Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth, Stirling, Dundee, Inverness and Aberdeen. This competition was a combined process to select providers of: (a) the InterCity Replacement Fleet under a rolling stock lease, including any refurbishment and enhancement work; and a (b) technical support and spares supply agreement, with additional maintenance and support during introduction and may include some heavy maintenance services. These contracts have been awarded to two different contracting entities. However, in responding to this Contract Notice bidders were required to respond jointly in a manner that satisfies all contractual requirements.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782730
- https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk

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