Official UK procurement notice
Operations and Engineering Services Framework
Authority: Caledonian Sleeper Limited
What is being bought6 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionCaledonian Sleeper Limited (CSL) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Operational Support Engineering Framework to provide a compliant, agile and cost-effective route for the procurement of reactive, planned and minor engineering and operational support services required across CSL operations.
CPV: Data services · Electrical engineering installation works · Engineering support services · Functional support · Plumbing and sanitary works
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 25 suppliers
Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure
6 lots · no lot values published · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1MECHANICAL AND GENERAL ENGINEERING
This lot covers mechanical and general engineering support services required to support CSL operations, including:
mechanical fitting and repair
light fabrication
welding, including coded welding where relevant
ancillary equipment repair
temporary mechanical arrangements
repair or modification of non-integrated mechanical systems
basic plant and equipment support where within CSL-controlled scope
non-OEM HVAC mechanical support
metalwork, brackets, supports and local fabricated solutions
mechanical support to temporary operational fixes Additional information: Exclusions Specific to Lot 1
rolling stock mechanical systems covered under TSSSA
depot mechanical systems owned by Alstom or site owner
safety-critical traction, brake or other OEM systems
Lot #2ELECTRICAL AND CONTROLS
This lot covers electrical and controls support services, including:
low voltage electrical works
temporary electrical arrangements
non-integrated lighting systems
control panel works on non-OEM assets
fault finding on approved systems
cable routing and connection for temporary arrangements
temporary power distribution arrangements
minor electrical support to CSL-controlled ancillary assets
non-integrated controls support
local system modifications outside OEM scope Additional information: Exclusions Specific to Lot 2:
OEM-controlled rolling stock electrical systems
depot fixed electrical infrastructure
HV systems unless expressly stated and properly authorised
works already within Alstom or CAF responsibility
Lot #3PLUMBING AND WELFARE
This lot covers plumbing and welfare-related operational support, including:
plumbing repairs to CSL-controlled systems
minor drainage support
leak response
welfare facility supports where within CSL commissioning authority
temporary water arrangements
repair or replacement of localised pipework or fittings in approved scope
response to water ingress or similar operational issues
temporary welfare service continuity arrangements
hygiene related support associated with welfare systems Additional information: Exclusions Specific to Lot 3:
depot-wide plumbing infrastructure owned by site owner
integrated train plumbing systems under TSSSA
major building services works
Lot #4SPECIALIST ENGINEERING SERVICES
This lot covers specialist support services, including:
non-destructive testing
specialist inspections
corrosion treatment or assessment
temporary works design
engineering assessment services
lifting support and related specialist advice
specialist technical investigations
reporting and assurance support on defined interventions
specialist measurement and testing services
local engineering assurance where required Additional information: Exclusions Specific to Lot 5:
OEM certification work beyond supplier competence or authority
services reserved to another contract or statutory body
services requiring a separate regulated procurement due to value or strategic nature
Lot #5DIGITAL AND DATA SUPPORT
This lot covers digital and data support services, including:
data extraction from approved sources
data cleansing and transformation
creation of structured datasets
support to predictive maintenance initiatives
support to condition monitoring initiatives
support to third party analytics providers engaged by CSL
set up of non-integrated monitoring devices or sensors
dashboard or reporting support directly related to operational use cases
data handling support linked to engineering or operational investigations
technical support to improve data usability for CSL decision making Additional information: Exclusions Specific to Lot 6:
unauthorised access to OEM restricted systems
modification of CAF or Alstom systems without approval
large-scale software development or enterprise platforms not suited to this Framework
Lot #6EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES
This lot covers emergency response and incident support services, including:
24/7 call-out support
urgent operational interventions
rapid deployment to stabilise or mitigate service-affecting issues
emergency temporary works
immediate support to restore operational continuity
urgent attendance for fault investigation outside restricted scope
emergency logistics and mobilisation
provision of on-call resources to support operational continuity
urgent support to containment, isolation or temporary workaround activity Additional information: Exclusions Specific to Lot 6:
emergency works falling wholly within CAF or Alstom contractual responsibility
blue light or statutory emergency services functions
uncontrolled instruction of works without CSL authorisation
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Price | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · MECHANICAL AND GENERAL ENGINEERING | 100 | 40 | |
| 2 · ELECTRICAL AND CONTROLS | 100 | 40 | |
| 3 · PLUMBING AND WELFARE | 100 | 40 | |
| 4 · SPECIALIST ENGINEERING SERVICES | 100 | 40 | |
| 5 · DIGITAL AND DATA SUPPORT | 100 | 40 | |
| 6 · EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES | 100 | 40 |
- Price carries 40 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 4 points.
- “Operations and Engineering Services Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 25 suppliers, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 26 Aug 2026, 15:20 BST
- Last source update
- 26 Aug 2026, 15:20 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 5 Oct 2026 – …
- Authority reference
CPT-061- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-081438- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
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- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
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How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 5 Oct 2026, 16:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 180 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 5 Oct 2026, 16:30 BST
Timeline
26 Aug 2026 → 5 Oct 2026 · 3 dates- Notice published56 days ago26 Aug 2026, 15:20 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends16 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown5 Oct 2026, 16:00 BST
- Bids opened16 days ago5 Oct 2026, 16:30 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Glasgow Sheriffs officeReview body
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria