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Contract Notice

Operations and Engineering Services Framework

  • First published: 27 August 2026
  • Last modified: 27 August 2026
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Summary

OCID:
Published by:
Caledonian Sleeper Limited
Authority ID:
AA84482
Publication date:
27 August 2026
Deadline date:
05 October 2026
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Caledonian Sleeper Limited (CSL) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Operational Support Engineering Framework to provide a compliant, agile and cost-effective route for the procurement of reactive, planned and minor engineering and operational support services required across CSL operations.

Full notice text

Contract notice – utilities

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Caledonian Sleeper Limited

Basement and Ground Floor Premises, 1-5 Union Street

Inverness

IV1 1PP

UK

Contact person: KAREN MARY ROGERS

Telephone: +44 3300600500

E-mail: procurement@caledoniansleeper.scot

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.sleeper.scot

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30648

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk


I.6) Main activity

Railway services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Operations and Engineering Services Framework

Reference number: CPT-061

II.1.2) Main CPV code

71336000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Caledonian Sleeper Limited (CSL) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Operational Support Engineering Framework to provide a compliant, agile and cost-effective route for the procurement of reactive, planned and minor engineering and operational support services required across CSL operations.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 800 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:

Any lots may be combined

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

MECHANICAL AND GENERAL ENGINEERING

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71336000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot covers mechanical and general engineering support services required to support CSL operations, including:

mechanical fitting and repair

light fabrication

welding, including coded welding where relevant

ancillary equipment repair

temporary mechanical arrangements

repair or modification of non-integrated mechanical systems

basic plant and equipment support where within CSL-controlled scope

non-OEM HVAC mechanical support

metalwork, brackets, supports and local fabricated solutions

mechanical support to temporary operational fixes

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Scope awareness and control / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Technical Capability / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Temporary Solutions / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Interface Management / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Mobilisation and Delivery / Weighting: 20

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Exclusions Specific to Lot 1

rolling stock mechanical systems covered under TSSSA

depot mechanical systems owned by Alstom or site owner

safety-critical traction, brake or other OEM systems

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

ELECTRICAL AND CONTROLS

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45315100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot covers electrical and controls support services, including:

low voltage electrical works

temporary electrical arrangements

non-integrated lighting systems

control panel works on non-OEM assets

fault finding on approved systems

cable routing and connection for temporary arrangements

temporary power distribution arrangements

minor electrical support to CSL-controlled ancillary assets

non-integrated controls support

local system modifications outside OEM scope

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Scope Awareness and Control / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Electrical Capability / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Electrical Safety / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Temporary Electrical Solutions / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Fault Response / Weighting: 20

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Exclusions Specific to Lot 2:

OEM-controlled rolling stock electrical systems

depot fixed electrical infrastructure

HV systems unless expressly stated and properly authorised

works already within Alstom or CAF responsibility

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

PLUMBING AND WELFARE

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45330000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot covers plumbing and welfare-related operational support, including:

plumbing repairs to CSL-controlled systems

minor drainage support

leak response

welfare facility supports where within CSL commissioning authority

temporary water arrangements

repair or replacement of localised pipework or fittings in approved scope

response to water ingress or similar operational issues

temporary welfare service continuity arrangements

hygiene related support associated with welfare systems

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Scope Awareness and Control / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Service Capability / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Incident Response / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Compliance / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Temporary Continuity Arrangements / Weighting: 20

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Exclusions Specific to Lot 3:

depot-wide plumbing infrastructure owned by site owner

integrated train plumbing systems under TSSSA

major building services works

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

SPECIALIST ENGINEERING SERVICES

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71336000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot covers specialist support services, including:

non-destructive testing

specialist inspections

corrosion treatment or assessment

temporary works design

engineering assessment services

lifting support and related specialist advice

specialist technical investigations

reporting and assurance support on defined interventions

specialist measurement and testing services

local engineering assurance where required

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Scope Awareness and Control / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Specialist Capability / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Technical Assurance / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Operational Integration / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Reporting / Weighting: 20

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Exclusions Specific to Lot 5:

OEM certification work beyond supplier competence or authority

services reserved to another contract or statutory body

services requiring a separate regulated procurement due to value or strategic nature

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

DIGITAL AND DATA SUPPORT

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

72300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot covers digital and data support services, including:

data extraction from approved sources

data cleansing and transformation

creation of structured datasets

support to predictive maintenance initiatives

support to condition monitoring initiatives

support to third party analytics providers engaged by CSL

set up of non-integrated monitoring devices or sensors

dashboard or reporting support directly related to operational use cases

data handling support linked to engineering or operational investigations

technical support to improve data usability for CSL decision making

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Scope Awareness and Control / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Data and Digital Capability / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Systems Boundary Management / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Use Case Delivery / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Data Security and Confidentiality / Weighting: 20

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Exclusions Specific to Lot 6:

unauthorised access to OEM restricted systems

modification of CAF or Alstom systems without approval

large-scale software development or enterprise platforms not suited to this Framework

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33180000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot covers emergency response and incident support services, including:

24/7 call-out support

urgent operational interventions

rapid deployment to stabilise or mitigate service-affecting issues

emergency temporary works

immediate support to restore operational continuity

urgent attendance for fault investigation outside restricted scope

emergency logistics and mobilisation

provision of on-call resources to support operational continuity

urgent support to containment, isolation or temporary workaround activity

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Scope Awareness and Control / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: 24/7 Capability / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Incident Management / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Mobilisation / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Reporting and Lessons Learned / Weighting: 20

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Exclusions Specific to Lot 6:

emergency works falling wholly within CAF or Alstom contractual responsibility

blue light or statutory emergency services functions

uncontrolled instruction of works without CSL authorisation

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 25

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 05/10/2026

Local time: 16:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 05/10/2026

Local time: 16:30

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=841190.

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Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

(SC Ref:841190)

Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=841190

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Glasgow Sheriffs office

Glasgow

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

26/08/2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
72300000 Data services IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
45315100 Electrical engineering installation works Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
71336000 Engineering support services Miscellaneous engineering services
33180000 Functional support Medical equipments
45330000 Plumbing and sanitary works Building installation work

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
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About the buyer

Main contact:
procurement@caledoniansleeper.scot
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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