SR0558 Driver Advisory System

What this is

ScotRail Trains Limited seeks a supplier to provide a Driver Advisory System (DAS) software solution covering the ScotRail (SRT) fleet. This is a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition (utilities). Both PQQ and Initial Tender (ITN) must be submitted simultaneously via the ScotRail WAX Digital sourcing portal by the deadline. The contract runs for 60 months with options to extend for 5 further 12-month periods.

Key points

• CRITICAL: Submit via WAX Digital portal only (NOT PCS postbox) — https://scotrail.wax-live.com/... PQQ and ITN submitted simultaneously
• Negotiated procedure (utilities) — staged reduction of tenderers during negotiation; electronic auction may follow
• Deadline: 30/06/2026 at 12:00; contract 60 months + 5 x 12-month extension options

Who can bid

Utilities contract (negotiated procedure with prior call for competition). PQQ and ITN submitted simultaneously. Selection criteria in ITN document on WAX Digital portal. Electronic catalogue format required.

How it is scored

Quality 70% · Price 30% 70% technical, 30% price. Electronic auction may be used. Staged procedure to reduce number of tenderers during negotiation.

How to submit

IMPORTANT: Submit PQQ and ITN simultaneously via ScotRail WAX Digital portal (https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx). NOT via Public Contracts Scotland. Deadline: 30/06/2026 at 12:00. Electronic catalogue format required.

Clarifications

All correspondence via WAX Digital portal. Deadline: 30/06/2026 at 12:00. Contact: sheryl.s.cupples@scotrail.co.uk

Contract period

Duration: 60 months. Option to extend for 5 periods of 12 months each (subject to internal approvals). Total potential duration: 120 months.

Classification

CPV 48000000 — Software package and information systems 48100000 — Industry specific software package48960000 — Drivers and system software package Scotland