--- title: "Market Engagement - Environmental Testing Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800216" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800216" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800216.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800216.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED ." published: "2025-05-30" --- # Market Engagement - Environmental Testing Services Buyer: SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED . Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000800216 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800216) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800216.json) ## Summary ScotRail Trains Limited, a renowned railway services provider, is engaging in a market engagement process prior to a formal tender initiation for environmental testing services across various depots and operational sites in Scotland, including locations in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, among others. This procurement activity is classified under environmental services and is currently in the planning stage. The process will kick off mid-2025 with the aim for contract award by late 2025. The service duration is projected to be 3 years, with options extending up to 7 years. Businesses within the UK railway and environmental sectors are encouraged to prepare for potential bidding opportunities as ScotRail seeks to explore supplier capabilities. The anticipated procurement will cover a variety of services, including effluent discharge monitoring and diesel exhaust fume testing, aligning with regulatory compliance and sustainability targets. The market engagement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring, testing, and consultancy services. Providers in fields related to environmental engineering and management will find this tender particularly beneficial. The expert technical support required within these areas supports regulatory compliance, sustainability, and safety standards, creating multiple avenues for service providers to demonstrate expertise and innovative solutions. With prospective services to be delivered at high-profile railway sites managed by ScotRail, businesses can enhance their portfolios through high-visibility projects, offering further expansion within the transport and environmental service industries. This engagement is a critical step for suppliers looking to establish or reinforce their foothold in environmental testing within the UK rail sector. ## Notice ScotRail are looking to conduct market engagement to understand the capabilities of potential suppliers prior to an upcoming tender for the provision of environmental testing services at various ScotRail Depots and ISFE locations. This may include but is not limited to the testing of effluent interceptors, fuel storage tanks, LEV, coolant, carriage wash plants effluent discharge, train drinking water points, and diesel exhaust fumes as well as the provision of specialist technical support and any ad-hoc services required. The procurement activity will commence in mid-2025, with the intent to award a contract in late 2025. It is envisaged this requirement will have a duration of 3 years will an optional 24-month extension on two separate occasions to a maximum term of 7 years ### Lot Information Lot 1 SRT requires a Service Provider (SP) to provide Environmental Monitoring, Testing and Analysis Services. These services will include periodic testing and audits in conformance with the ScotRail's Environmental Management Plan. The SP will provide environmental testing to four separate areas of SRT operations. The first is the depot testing service, the operations site testing, the ISFE locations and on train testing services. On train testing refers to All ScotRail operated fleet testing. Depots - Corkerhill, Glasgow; Haymarket, Edinburgh; Inverness; Shields, Glasgow. ISFE Locations - Perth; Eastfield, Glasgow; Cadder, Glasgow; Millerhill, Edinburgh. Operations Locations - Ayr; Bathgate; Yoker, Glasgow. Aims of the Services -Create a safe working environment for staff -Meet Regulatory Compliance -Meet Sustainability targets -Protect the land in and around the sites in which we operate -Reduce risk to neighbours CPV codes 1. Environmental engineering consultancy services. - 71313000 2. Environmental services. - 90700000 3. Environmental management - 90710000 Technical Requirements Description of services shall include: 1. Fuel storage Tank Testing 2. Effluent Discharge Monitoring 3. Carriage wash plant 4. Carriage wash plant Efficiency Audit 5. Diesel Engine Exhaust Emissions (DEEE) 6. Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)Testing 7. Heating System Test - Boiler Room Test 8. Analysis of Potable water 9. General technical support and advice ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531420 | | Notice type | OJEU - F4 - Prior Information Notice (Utilities) | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 30 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | 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 | 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 - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services - 90710000 - Environmental management ## Release History - 30 May 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F4 - Prior Information Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531420 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531420 Market Engagement - Environmental Testing Services - ScotRail are looking to conduct market engagement to understand the capabilities of potential suppliers prior to an upcoming tender for the provision of environmental testing services at various ScotRail Depots and ISFE locations. This may include but is not limited to the testing of effluent interceptors, fuel storage tanks, LEV, coolant, carriage wash plants effluent discharge, train drinking water points, and diesel exhaust fumes as well as the provision of specialist technical support and any ad-hoc services required. The procurement activity will commence in mid-2025, with the intent to award a contract in late 2025. It is envisaged this requirement will have a duration of 3 years will an optional 24-month extension on two separate occasions to a maximum term of 7 years ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=800216 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800216 - 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. 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