RfQ for Class 158 and 156 FRAP - Fire System Enhancement Design

What this is

ScotRail Trains Limited is seeking a supplier to provide engineering design services for the upgrade of fire detection and suppression equipment on its fleet of 40 x Class 158 and 40 x Class 156 Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs). This is a Request for Proposal (RfP) for Fire System Enhancement Design across both train classes. The contract covers design work in accordance with the published scope of works and will run for 4 months.

Key points

• Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition — this is a design services contract for fire system enhancement on 80 DMUs
• Submission must be via ScotRail Wax Digital e-sourcing portal by 12:00pm on 29 July 2026
• Staff names and professional qualifications must be declared for personnel assigned to the contract
• Covered by GPA; electronic ordering, invoicing and payment will be used

Who can bid

Selection criteria as stated in procurement documents covering suitability to pursue professional activity, economic and financial standing, and technical and professional ability. Staff names and professional qualifications must be indicated for personnel performing the contract.

How it is scored

Quality 60% · Price 40% 60% Technical quality, 40% Price. Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition.

How to submit

Tenders must be submitted electronically via the ScotRail Wax Digital e-sourcing system at https://scotrail.wax-live.com. Wax Digital must be used for all submissions.

Clarifications

Clarification questions should be submitted through the Wax Digital e-sourcing portal. Procurement documents available at https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx

Contract period

Duration of 4 months. Contract is not subject to renewal. Tenderers must maintain their tender for 3 months from receipt date.

Classification

CPV 71320000 — Engineering design services 31625100 — Fire-detection systems ScotlandGlasgow