--- title: "SR785 Unexplained Delay Software Solution" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822686" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822686" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822686.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822686.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED" published: "2026-02-04" --- # SR785 Unexplained Delay Software Solution Buyer: SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822686 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822686) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822686.json) ## Summary ScotRail Trains Limited has initiated a tender process for the provision of an "SR785 Unexplained Delay Software Solution," focusing on the railway services industry category. This procurement involves a regional delivery in Glasgow, extending coverage to the west of Scotland and parts of the Central Belt. As a central purchasing body, ScotRail has categorised this under goods procurement, adopting a selective process via a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. Interested suppliers must make electronic submissions of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and Initial Tender (ITN) by 12:00 on 6th March 2026, through the ScotRail Wax Sourcing System, as per the outlined timelines in the Invitation to Request to Participate and Invitation to Negotiate documents. This contract has the potential for renewals with a duration of 720 days and the opportunity to extend in two 12-month periods, dependent on external funding. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in delay analysis software and solutions, especially those with expertise in deploying solutions within the railway services sector. Companies that can demonstrate strong technical capabilities, given that quality constitutes 60% of the award criteria, and competitiveness in pricing, which accounts for the remaining 40%, will be well-positioned to benefit. The opportunity is well-suited for businesses that operate in the west of Scotland or have the capacity to deliver services to this area, thereby supporting their growth and expansion within the regional railway services market. ## Notice Supply of unexplained delay software solution covering west of Scotland and parts of the Central Belt, covering areas from Mallaig to Stranraer, Carlisle, and Glasgow to Edinburgh, Stirling, and Alloa. This will provide coverage for nearly all the current electric fleet. We invite suppliers to complete this PQQ and ITN for this software solution. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This is a 'negotiated procedure with prior call for competition' in which both your response to the PQQ and your Initial Tender are to be completed simultaneously and both are to be submitted at the latest by 12:00 on 06 March. As such, please ignore section 'IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates' in this notice and the dates provided there. The timescales outlined within the 'Invitation to Request to Participate and Invitation to Negotiate (ITN): Unexplained Delay Software Solution' contained within the WAX Digital portal should be adhered to. To participate you must submit an electronic PQQ and ITN via the ScotRail Wax Sourcing System by the deadline. The system can be accessed here https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx Renewal: option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months subject to external funding being approved. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548777 | | Notice type | OJEU - F5 - Contract 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48100000 - Industry specific software package - 48120000 - Flight control software package - 48130000 - Aviation ground support and test software package - 48140000 - Railway traffic control software package ## Release History - 4 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F5 - Contract Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548777 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548777 SR785 Unexplained Delay Software Solution - Supply of unexplained delay software solution covering west of Scotland and parts of the Central Belt, covering areas from Mallaig to Stranraer, Carlisle, and Glasgow to Edinburgh, Stirling, and Alloa. This will provide coverage for nearly all the current electric fleet. We invite suppliers to complete this PQQ and ITN for this software solution. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=822686 - http://www.scotrail.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822686 - https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx ## 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-r6ebe6-0000822686. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822686.json.