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Lease of Shunters for use at Inverness and Haymarket Depots

ScotRail Trains Limited . · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 02:22.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV34600000 — Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

Lots

  • Lease of Shunters for use at Inverness and Haymarket Depot£500k
  • Lease of Shunter for use at Haymarket Depot£250k

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-051a76
Status
active
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0025
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Second Stage

Invitation Date
20 Jun 2025, 00:00
Successive Reduction
Yes

Tender Period

Ends
20 Jun 2025, 12:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
34600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
90

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Is Supplier registered with RISQS or an equivalent body? If the answer is Yes, please provide details of membership. (This is not a Pass/Fail question, it is for information purposes only).

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lease of Shunters for use at Inverness and Haymarket Depot
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Primary 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-0cb2-4b51-9bc1-34061f10156f

Value

Amount
500,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
Initial 2 year award, plus 3 x 12 month options

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
6
Minimum Candidates
6

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lease of Shunter for use at Haymarket Depot
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Primary 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-0cb2-4b51-9bc1-34061f10156f

Value

Amount
250,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
Initial 2 years + 3 x 12 month options

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
6
Minimum Candidates
6

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Inverness and Haymarket (Edinburgh) Depots

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM75
Entry 2
Region
UKM62

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
34600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery Location

Description
Haymarket Depot, Edinburgh

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM75

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
34600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-131419
Name
ScotRail Trains Limited .

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UKM
Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G2 6HQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Atrium Court,, 50 Waterloo Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
RAILWAY_SERVICES
Scheme
TED_CE_ACTIVITY
Description
Railway services

Identifier

Legal Name
ScotRail Trains Limited .

Contact

Telephone
+44 3448110141
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-220
Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Glasgow
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glasgow · UKM · G2 6HQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM62
  • Delivery location · UKM75

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-051a76-2025-05-21T12:27:50+01:00compiled ·