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PQQ for Lease of Pressure Washer Equipment

ScotRail Trains Limited . · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 03:58.

Opportunity overview

ScotRail are tendering for suppliers for the provision of the Lease of high-performance industrial pressure washer systems suitable for cleaning railway rolling stock and depot infrastructure. The system will be installed outside the maintenance sheds, with small delivery stations with hoses inside the shed. The water will be supplied via fixed piping into the shed, the electrical connection will be supplied as well as concrete base for the machine to be sited. The supplier will be responsible for providing detail to attach to the pressure washer equipment. We require a quantity of 9 Pressure washers across 5 ScotRail depots.

Classification

  • CPV90917000 — Cleaning services of transport equipment
  • CPV42924740 — High-pressure cleaning apparatus
  • CPV90710000 — Environmental management

Lots

  • This is a pre-qualification activity in advance of a formal tender process. ScotRail requires a Service Provider (SP) to provide the Lease of high-performance industrial pressure washer systems suitable for cleaning railway rolling stock and depot infrastructure. The system will be installed outside the maintenance sheds, with small delivery stations with hoses inside the shed. The water will be supplied via fixed piping into the shed, the electrical connection will be supplied as well as concrete base for the machine to be sited. The supplier will be responsible for providing detail to attach to the pressure washer equipment. We require a quantity of 9 Pressure washers across 5 ScotRail depots/locations: Corkerhill (1), Eastfield (1), Haymarket (4), Inverness (1) and Shields (2). The reliability and availability of pressure washers is of high importance to the on-going maintenance activities at depots and as such the requirement of asset technology refresh, economy principles and long term sustainability is vital which will also assist with our commitment to ISO standards and continual improvement. A proven structure for on-going renewal and upgrade to ensure the machine is always highly performing and reliable to the end user. Our preference is for a “Circular model” type solution (A circular model is an economic system designed to eliminate waste, keep materials in use, and regenerate natural systems, built around three core principles: eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature). General Location: Outdoor installation adjacent to the railway maintenance shed at the 5 depots as above. Application: Cleaning of train exteriors, bogies, underframes, and shed floors and pits. Operation: Capable of frequent daily use in a heavy-duty industrial environment. Compliance: Must comply with UK health, safety, and environmental regulations. Background Information on our existing arrangements. The depots require a safe and reliable system for pressure washing activities. There is currently a variety of equipment at each depot which this system will look to replace. Fixed pressure washer kits within the sheds, varying in ages and condition. Fixed pressure washer kits out-with sheds or held in plant rooms varying in ages and conditions. Industrial portable pressure washers which can be moved from building to building, most kit is well used and older. Small local pressure washer kits due to use don’t have a long life span. The portable kit has lengthy cables, hoses and/or is fuelled by diesel and then transported around site enhancing manual handling risk, safety risk due to hot exhausts, environmental risk with moving fuel round. See PQQ document at ScotRail link above for further details.£6m

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
SR-0990
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Has Recurrence
No

Legal basis

Id
32014L0025
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
90917000
Description
Cleaning services of transport equipment

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
14 Sept 2026, 12:00

Second Stage

Invitation Date
12 Oct 2026, 00:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
120

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
This is a pre-qualification activity in advance of a formal tender process. ScotRail requires a Service Provider (SP) to provide the Lease of high-performance industrial pressure washer systems suitable for cleaning railway rolling stock and depot infrastructure. The system will be installed outside the maintenance sheds, with small delivery stations with hoses inside the shed. The water will be supplied via fixed piping into the shed, the electrical connection will be supplied as well as concrete base for the machine to be sited. The supplier will be responsible for providing detail to attach to the pressure washer equipment. We require a quantity of 9 Pressure washers across 5 ScotRail depots/locations: Corkerhill (1), Eastfield (1), Haymarket (4), Inverness (1) and Shields (2). The reliability and availability of pressure washers is of high importance to the on-going maintenance activities at depots and as such the requirement of asset technology refresh, economy principles and long term sustainability is vital which will also assist with our commitment to ISO standards and continual improvement. A proven structure for on-going renewal and upgrade to ensure the machine is always highly performing and reliable to the end user. Our preference is for a “Circular model” type solution (A circular model is an economic system designed to eliminate waste, keep materials in use, and regenerate natural systems, built around three core principles: eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature). General Location: Outdoor installation adjacent to the railway maintenance shed at the 5 depots as above. Application: Cleaning of train exteriors, bogies, underframes, and shed floors and pits. Operation: Capable of frequent daily use in a heavy-duty industrial environment. Compliance: Must comply with UK health, safety, and environmental regulations. Background Information on our existing arrangements. The depots require a safe and reliable system for pressure washing activities. There is currently a variety of equipment at each depot which this system will look to replace. Fixed pressure washer kits within the sheds, varying in ages and condition. Fixed pressure washer kits out-with sheds or held in plant rooms varying in ages and conditions. Industrial portable pressure washers which can be moved from building to building, most kit is well used and older. Small local pressure washer kits due to use don’t have a long life span. The portable kit has lengthy cables, hoses and/or is fuelled by diesel and then transported around site enhancing manual handling risk, safety risk due to hot exhausts, environmental risk with moving fuel round. See PQQ document at ScotRail link above for further details.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Value

Amount
6,000,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Renewal

Description
Potential extension of up to 24 months

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5
Maximum Candidates
5

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
90710000
Description
Environmental management
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
42924740
Description
High-pressure cleaning apparatus

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Delivery Location

Description
ScotRail Depots at the following 5 locations: Corkerhill; Eastfield; Haymarket; Inverness and Shields.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
ScotRail Trains Limited .
Id
GB-FTS-133496

Identifier

Legal Name
ScotRail Trains Limited .

Address

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

Contact

Name
Andy Rhattigan
Telephone
+44 3448110141

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CE_ACTIVITY
Id
RAILWAY_SERVICES
Description
Railway services
Organisation 2
Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-220

Identifier

Legal Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court

Address

Locality
Glasgow
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

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

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 076330-2026tender ·