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Class 156 Life Extension – Amplifier upgrades

ScotRail Trains Limited · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 11:03.

Opportunity overview

The Supply, Design and ongoing support of Automatic Amplifiers for the Class 156 fleet of Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs).

Classification

  • CPV32343000 — Amplifiers

Lots

  • The provision for Fitment of Automatic Amplifiers is to address low Public Address (PA) Speech Transmission Index (STI). Also, Mobile Realtime Communications Module (MRCM comms) for the Class 156 fleet of Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs). The proposed contract will provide continuity of operation of the system based upon the existing solution in which there has been significant prior investment. The Saloon Amplifier Call for aid Units (SACUs) and Saloon Amplifiers (SAs) will automatically amplify the voltage level of the manual PA to be at a set volume, regardless of the voltage entering the amplifier. The purpose of this is to maintain proper PA volume in multiple.Value not stated

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
SR-PACT-PROJ-580
Status
complete
Procurement Method
limited
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Why this procedure was chosen
Single Source is required due to integration with existing Amplifiers and systems on the fleet. The Contractor is the OEM for the existing passenger information system equipment and hold the IPR for the system. Therefore, no other provider can supply and maintain the equipment which will integrate with the existing system.

Legal basis

Id
32014L0025
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Id
32343000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Amplifiers

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Id
D_PROTECT_RIGHTS
Scheme
TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL
Description
The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator due to protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Description
The provision for Fitment of Automatic Amplifiers is to address low Public Address (PA) Speech Transmission Index (STI). Also, Mobile Realtime Communications Module (MRCM comms) for the Class 156 fleet of Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs). The proposed contract will provide continuity of operation of the system based upon the existing solution in which there has been significant prior investment. The Saloon Amplifier Call for aid Units (SACUs) and Saloon Amplifiers (SAs) will automatically amplify the voltage level of the manual PA to be at a set volume, regardless of the voltage entering the amplifier. The purpose of this is to maintain proper PA volume in multiple.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
32343000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Amplifiers

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-55890
Name
ScotRail Trains Limited

Roles

buyer

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-163982
Name
ScotRail Trains

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Glasgow
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
ScotRail Trains

Award information

Award 1
Id
065702-2025-1
Status
active

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
065702-2025-1
Status
active
Award ID
065702-2025-1
Date Signed
6 Oct 2025, 00:00

Recorded locations

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

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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