ScotRail Suburban Fleet (EMU and BEMU) Market Engagement

Notice of Market Engagement by ScotRail Trains Limited (SRT) SRT is announcing an upcoming market engagement in relation to its proposed procurement for the replacement of some of its aging Diesel and Electric Multiple Units. The proposed new fleet will consist of Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) and Battery Electric Multiple Units (BEMUs). It is anticipated that under a Manufacturing and Supply Agreement (MSA) the core order will be for approximately 69 units, consisting of 41 EMUs and 28 BEMUs. There may also be a requirement for additional option orders, which will be confirmed as part of any Contract Notice. Additionally, SRT is looking to engage the market regarding the support elements for the proposed replacement fleet, which is anticipated to be through a Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA). The procurement process for the MSA and TSSSA is anticipated to occur between 2025 and 2026, with initial unit deliveries expected to begin in late 2030. These timelines are subject to approval from Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government. Additional to replacement of life-expired trains, further benefits are hoped to include a more accessible offering for customers, increased provisions for cycles and wheelchairs, a clear focus on family friendly interior layouts and a comfortable journey achieved through good ride quality and seating. The new trains are anticipated to include a low-floor design to enable level access boarding at external passenger doors where platform conditions meet PRM-NTSN requirements. The introduction of BEMUs is anticipated to coincide with partial electrification of key Scottish routes, which will be undertaken by Network Rail. This market engagement is open to all entities capable of supplying rolling stock, and technical support and spares. Interested entities should self register using the following link: https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx Upon registering, entities will be required to complete and sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to protect the confidentiality of all commercially sensitive information shared. This agreement will cover communications between you, SRT, Key Stakeholders (Scottish Rail Holdings Limited (SRH), Transport Scotland (TS)), and SRT’s technical advisors (Ove Arup and Partners), who will be managing the market engagement on behalf of SRT. Following the NDA process, participants will receive a market engagement questionnaire for completion. Depending on the responses, there may be opportunities for follow-up sessions, either via Teams or in person.