Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
ScotRail Trains Limited
Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo Street
Glasgow
G2 6HQ
Telephone
+44 3448110141
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30589
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Railway services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Market Engagement - Repainting and Minor Refurbishment of Class 380 Fleet
Reference number
SR424
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 50224000 - Reconditioning services of rolling stock
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
ScotRail Trains Limited (SRT) is seeking to engage with the market to understand the capabilities of prospective suppliers for the repainting and minor refurbishment of its Class 380 Fleet, comprising 38 units (130 vehicles in total).
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
ScotRail Trains Ltd (SRT) is seeking to engage with the market to understand the capabilities of prospective suppliers for the repainting and minor refurbishment of its Class 380 Fleet, comprising 38 units (130 vehicles in total
The intended scope includes:
- Removal of existing paint and decals in accordance with relevant maintenance procedures.
- Surface preparation, treatment of corrosion, and repainting to meet the requirements of CR/PE0102, the common ROSCO protective coating specification.
- Application of decals, branding, and livery.
- Minor repairs, including welding, where required.
- General interior work, such as removal and reinstatement of saloon fittings (e.g. seats, flooring).
Suppliers should have access to appropriate paint booth facilities capable of accommodating rail vehicles and be able to demonstrate experience and capability in delivering similar work to railway industry standards. Work must be delivered in accordance with applicable ScotRail and Siemens procedures, relevant health and safety regulations, and recognised industry standards (e.g. ISO 9001, EN 15085).
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
3 November 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This exercise is being conducted in advance of any formal procurement process. It is not a pre-qualification or tendering exercise. The results of this exercise will be used to inform ScotRail’s decision making process only and may or may not result in a future tendering exercise.
To participate in this market engagement, suppliers should access and complete the Market Engagement Questionnaire (Appendix 1) published on our e-sourcing portal https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx
(SC Ref:794823)