Section one: Contracting authority/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.6) Main activity
Railway services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of technical services in support of ScotRail’s Suburban Fleet Procurement Project
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The contract is for technical support services related to the procurement of new rolling stock. This support will include, but is not limited to:
- Provision of resources to manage a market engagement exercise with the rolling stock manufacturer
market.
- Assistance in developing ITN documentation, including Train Technical Specifications (TTS), technical
question sets, technical delivery requirements, and aiding ScotRail strategy development in relation
to Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, and GDPR.
- Assistance with the development of the evaluation strategy for the technical elements of the ITN.
- Provision of technical resources to assist in the evaluation of applicant/bidder PQQ and ITN responses.
- Provision of technical resources to support the management and response to applicant/bidder technical
queries and clarifications throughout the procurement process.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Engineering and Technical Services in supporting the procurement of new rolling stock. The services will include but is not limited to:
- Support with market engagement exercise.
- Assist in the development of the Technical Specification, Scored Technical Questions, Management Plan requirements (deliverability) for the ITN, and associated evaluation strategy and scoring methodology.
- Assistance in the evaluation of applicants / bidders technical response to our PQQ and ITN.
- Assistance with the management and response to bidder technical queries and clarifications throughout the procurement process.
- Advice on key areas of train design.
These services are being procured through the CCS Framework RM6187 (MCF3) Management Consultancy Framework - Lot 8 (Infrastructure including Transport).
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
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
The contract is being awarded through and in compliance with the CCS Framework RM6187 (Lot 8) (the “CCS Framework”). As a result, there is no legal requirement to advertise the contract, as the framework has already been advertised. The contract has been awarded directly to Ove Arup & Partners Ltd under the CCS Framework, which permits a direct award.
Ove Arup & Partners Ltd had previously provided services to Transport Scotland and ScotRail for the initial services in connection with the suburban fleet procurement exercise. Given their extensive knowledge and experience in supporting rolling stock procurements in the UK, their particular experience and understanding of the Scottish Rail Network and the regulatory framework within which ScotRail operates, and their familiarity with this project as a result of their initial work, it is considered that the direct award under the CCS Framework is permissible in these circumstances.
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
21 June 2024
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
Ove Arup & Partners Ltd
13 Fitzroy Street
London
W1T 4BQ
Telephone
+44 2076361531
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.arup.com/offices/united-kingdom/london
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The value of the contract is an estimated value which may be subject to variation. Ultimately the overall value of the contract may be higher.
(SC Ref:747209)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
Glasgow
Country
United Kingdom