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Published 26 Aug 2026, 15:20 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Operations and Engineering Services Framework

Official notice

Authority: Caledonian Sleeper Limited

Framework agreement6 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£800,000total for 6 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 5 Oct 2026
Lots 6see the lot list below

What is being bought6 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Caledonian 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 lot
Lot #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

Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed
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

Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed
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

Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed
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

Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed
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

Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed
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

Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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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 more
How bids were scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

Lot distribution rule: Any lots may be combined
What this means for your bid
  • 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)
Data servicesElectrical engineering installation worksEngineering support servicesFunctional supportPlumbing and sanitary works
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ece5 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

Publisher note: NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=841190. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (SC Ref:841190) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=841190

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Appointment period ends
5 Oct 2026, 16:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Bids opened
5 Oct 2026, 16:30 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

26 Aug 2026 → 5 Oct 2026 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published56 days ago
    26 Aug 2026, 15:20 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period ends16 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    5 Oct 2026, 16:00 BST
  3. Bids opened16 days ago
    5 Oct 2026, 16:30 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Caledonian Sleeper Limited

Contracting authorityRailway services Basement and Ground Floor Premises, 1-5 Union Street, Inverness, UK, IV1 1PPContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Glasgow Sheriffs officeReview body Glasgow

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria