Class 156 Life Extension – Amplifier upgrades

Official notice

Authority: ScotRail Trains Limited

GoodsAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Sectors: Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment (32) Delivery: Scotland (UKM)

Budget not disclosedValue not published

Awarded 11 Sept 2025no call for competition

What is being bought

Published requirement description

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The Supply, design and ongoing support of Automatic Amplifiers for the Class 156 fleet of Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs).

CPV: Amplifiers

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The provision for Fitment of Automatic Amplifiers is to address low Public Address (PA) Speech Transmission Index (STI). Also, Mobile Realtime Communications Module (MRCM comms) for the Class 156 fleet of Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs).

The proposed contract will provide continuity of operation of the system based upon the existing solution in which there has been significant prior investment. The Saloon Amplifier Call for aid Units (SACUs) and Saloon Amplifiers (SAs) will automatically amplify the voltage level of the manual PA to be at a set volume, regardless of the voltage entering the amplifier. The purpose of this is to maintain proper PA volume in multiple.

Delivery: Scotland

32343000 Amplifiers

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached

Procedure method: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category: Goods
Notice status: Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered: Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement: Unspecified in notice
First published: 11 Sept 2025, 15:14 BST
Last source update: 11 Sept 2025, 15:14 BST
Authority reference: SR-PACT-PROJ-580
FTS notice number: 2025/S 000-055877
Classification (CPV): Amplifiers
Delivery area: Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0598c1 Find a Tender

Why no open competition: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification: On the basis of The Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016 in accordance with regulation 48.(1)(c)(iii) a utility may award a contract following a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a call for competition where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator due to the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.
Single Source is required due to integration with existing Amplifiers and systems on the fleet. The Contractor is the OEM for the existing passenger information system equipment and hold the IPR for the system. Therefore, no other provider can supply and maintain the equipment which will integrate with the existing system.

Publisher note: (SC Ref:808968)

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Awards 1

Contracts signed 1latest 11 Sept 2025

1 further award records carry no date or value.

Contracts

Contract 055877-2025-SR-PACT-PROJ-580-1 · supplier not published
Signed
11 Sept 2025
Value
—
Status
active

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

ScotRail Trains Limited .

Contracting authorityRailway services Atrium Court,, 50 Waterloo Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G2 6HQContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications

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