Award

Design, certification, supply and installation of Single Variable Rate Sanding (SVRS) to ScotRail’s Class 158 Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs)

  • ScotRail Trains Limited .

F15: Voluntary ex ante transparency notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-009758

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04ee21

Published 17 March 2025, 5:07pm



Section one: Contracting authority/entity

one.1) Name and addresses

ScotRail Trains Limited .

Atrium Court,, 50 Waterloo Street

Glasgow

G2 6HQ

Contact

Lisa Scott

Email

lisa.scott@scotrail.co.uk

Telephone

+44 3448110141

Country

United States

NUTS code

US - United States

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.scotrail.co.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30589

one.6) Main activity

Railway services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Design, certification, supply and installation of Single Variable Rate Sanding (SVRS) to ScotRail’s Class 158 Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs)

Reference number

SR-PACT-PROJ-566

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

Turnkey solution for the design, certification, supply, and installation of Single Variable Rate Sanding (SVRS) for ScotRail’s Class 158 Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs).

ScotRail requires an SVRS system that has previously received technical approval (i.e., ROSCO approval and full certification through the engineering change process).

The SVRS systems must be capable of providing proven improvements in braking performance under low-adhesion conditions for the Class 158 DMU fleet. This must be evidenced by industry performance data demonstrating these improvements specifically for the Class 158 DMUs.

ScotRail aims to commence fitment in Autumn 2025 to benefit from the system’s benefits as soon as possible.

ScotRail intends to use the negotiated procedure without prior call for competition to contract with Siemens Mobility Limited. This approach is considered the only viable option, as Siemens Mobility is the only supplier who can provide a technically proven solution with demonstrated performance benefits on an in-service fleet and the capability to meet the challenging project timeline.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34631400 - Wheel axles and tyres and other parts of locomotives or rolling stock

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Installation works will take place at ScotRail engineering depots in Inverness Depot and Haymarket Depot.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Turnkey solution for the design, certification, supply, and installation of Single Variable Rate Sanding (SVRS) for ScotRail’s Class 158 Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs).

ScotRail requires an SVRS system that has previously received technical approval (i.e., ROSCO approval and full certification through the engineering change process).

The SVRS systems must be capable of providing proven improvements in braking performance under low-adhesion conditions for the Class 158 DMU fleet. This must be evidenced by industry performance data demonstrating these improvements specifically for the Class 158 DMUs.

ScotRail aims to commence fitment in Autumn 2025 to benefit from the system’s benefits as soon as possible.

ScotRail intends to use the negotiated procedure without prior call for competition to contract with Siemens Mobility Limited. This approach is considered the only viable option, as Siemens Mobility is the only supplier who can provide a technically proven solution with demonstrated performance benefits on an in-service fleet and the capability to meet the challenging project timeline.

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Negotiated without a prior call for competition

  • The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
    • absence of competition for technical reasons

Explanation:

not applicable

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section five. Award of contract/concession

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract/concession

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire

Siemens Mobility Limited

Euston House, 24 Eversholt Street

London

NW1 1AD

Email

owens.mike@siemens.com

Telephone

+44 7921242485

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

No


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

(SC Ref:789948)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Glasgow Sheriff Court

Glasgow

Country

United Kingdom