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Lease of Shunters for use at Inverness and Haymarket Depots
Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
Published value
£750,000
Submission deadline 20 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST
Lots published2
Procurement Executive Summary
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Tenderline Synopsis: ScotRail Trains Limited .: "Lease of Shunters for use at Inverness and Haymarket Depots". Published status: active. Published value: £750,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 20 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | ScotRail Trains Limited . | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | Closed 20 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £750,000 |
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Coverage: 5 active published awards; 0 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityScotRail Trains Limited . | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statusactive | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published21 May 2025, 12:27 BST | Last source update21 May 2025, 12:27 BST | Recurring procurementNo |
ClassificationRailway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts | ||
Delivery area | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-051a76 | ||
What is being bought
Lot 1: Primary use to move HST power / trailer cars at Inverness and Haymarket
Lot 2: Primary use to move HST vehicles during heavy maintenance within set boundaries at Haymarket Depot.
What changed
From the official release history
- Published value updated to £750,000
21 May 2025, 12:27 BST - Status changed to active
21 May 2025, 12:27 BST - Official notice release published
21 May 2025, 12:27 BST - Submission deadline changed to 20 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST
21 May 2025, 12:27 BST - Buyer information updated
21 May 2025, 12:27 BST
Lots and requirements (2)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Lease of Shunters for use at Inverness and Haymarket DepotactivePublished value£500,000Primary use to move HST power / trailer cars at Inverness and Haymarket. The Shunters shall: - be mainline compliant to run on Network Rail mainline infrastructure and negotiate signals as per industry standards. - be able to move HST up to 2 x power cars at 75 tonnes each and 5 x Mk3 coaches at 40 tonnes each. - be fitted with Automatic Warning System (AWS) / Train Protection Warning System (TPWS) headlight and must have a Slow Speed Function (SSF). - be able to couple to ScotRail HST vehicles and compatible with both the emergency nose end coupler and the alliance type couplers, and must also be capable of coupling with 170 & 158 / Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) trains - coupling requirements for Haymarket Depot in Lot 1 shall be in full compliance with the track curvature reports at Appendix 3 - have a GSM-r (radio) option (for Inverness for futureproofing), - be powered by diesel or battery. - be accompanied by any necessary specialist tooling or equipment required for light touch maintenance - be accompanied by Operator and Maintenance Manuals Maintenance – Lot 1 The Tenderer will also include a Shunter Maintenance plan, including tenderer/ operator responsibilities, to include clear technical definition of ‘light touch’ and low-level repairs and routine light maintenance by ScotRail. The Tenderer shall be required to provide consumables to ScotRail for all low-level repairs and light maintenance, and to allow the Tenderer to complete the full overhaul as per industry standards and complete non-light maintenance works. The Tenderer shall also provide a contingency plan detailing arrangement for any period where the Shunter cannot be used/supplied, e.g. as a result of maintenance / overhaul, or technical failure. Training – Lot 1 The Tenderer shall also have the ability to provide and deliver (as required) a ‘Train the Trainer’ package to enable relevant personnel at both Haymarket and Inverness depots to be fully trained to the correct industry standards, as ScotRail’s business dictates, to ensure relevant personnel are compliant to operate and maintain Shunters ensuring the safe movement of vehicles, and to be aware of safety and dangers on site. Course content shall also refer to ScotRail’s safety procedures, site assessment, and comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974). Additional information: Interested parties should register their interest at https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/negotiations/Sourcing/DocumentMain.aspx?ProjectId=390&DocumentId=391&ApplicationInstanceID=27adc89e-0cb2-4b51-9bc1-34061f10156fContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 2 · #2Lease of Shunter for use at Haymarket DepotactivePublished value£250,000Primary use to move HST vehicles during heavy maintenance within set boundaries at Haymarket Depot. The Shunter shall: - be road and rail vehicle - be remotely operated - be able to couple to emergency nose and alliance coupler - be able to supply and deliver coupling / attachments as per ScotRail’s future business demands - be able to move a HST power car at 75 tonne each or Mk3 coach up to 40 tonnes - have a Slow Speed Function (SSF) of 3-5 mph - be battery powered - be capable of moving HST bogies (special attachments required) - be accompanied by any necessary specialist tooling or equipment required for light touch maintenance - be accompanied by Operator and Maintenance Manuals Maintenance – Lot 2 The Tenderer will also include a Shunter Maintenance plan and shall be required to complete maintenance checks in accordance with OEM manual / instruction, providing consumables as necessary to complete all maintenance works. The Tenderer shall also provide a contingency plan providing detailing arrangement for any period where the Shunter cannot be used/supplied, e.g. as a result of maintenance / overhaul, or technical failure. Training – Lot 2 The Tenderer shall also have the ability to provide and deliver (as required) a train the trainer package to enable relevant personnel at Haymarket depots to be fully trained to the correct industry standards, as ScotRail’s business dictates, to ensure operators are fully compliant. Training course content shall teach operators how to ensure the safe movement of vehicles, and to be aware of safety and dangers on site. Course content shall also refer to ScotRail’s safety procedures, site assessment, and comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974). Additional information: Interested parties should register their interest at https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/negotiations/Sourcing/DocumentMain.aspx?ProjectId=390&DocumentId=391&ApplicationInstanceID=27adc89e-0cb2-4b51-9bc1-34061f10156fContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
21 May 2025, 12:27 BST - Submission deadline
20 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published |
ContractsNo contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
ScotRail Trains Limited .
Contracting authority GB-FTS-131419Documents (2)
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