Design, certification, supply and installation of Single Variable Rate Sanding (SVRS) to ScotRail’s Class 158 Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs)

CPV: Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts · Wheel axles and tyres and other parts of locomotives or rolling stock

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

Yes (GPA)

Recurring procurement

Unspecified in notice

First published

18 Mar 2025, 17:00 GMT

Last source update

25 Apr 2025, 13:42 BST

Authority reference

SR-PACT-PROJ-566

FTS notice number

2025/S 000-017037

Classification (CPV)

Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated partsWheel axles and tyres and other parts of locomotives or rolling stock

Delivery area

Scotland (UKM)

Official registry OCID

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Why no open competition

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator due to absence of competition for technical reasons

Published justification

Please see additional information for a full explanation.

Publisher note: Justification: SRT justifies its use for this procurement under two grounds: 1. Reg 48(1)(c):Only One Provider Available Due to Technical Reasons 2. Reg 48(1)(d) and 48(3): Extreme Urgency Reg 48(1)(c) allows procurement from a sole provider if competition is absent for technical reasons or to protect exclusive rights. Justification: - SRT’s safety case mandates the procurement of a fully certified SVRS system by August 2025 to ensure fleet safety. - Porterbrook, the train owner, has mandated in the lease that SRT can only procure an SVRS system which has full engineering change approval. - Siemens Mobility is the sole supplier meeting these technical requirements, making competition absent for technical reasons. In conclusion, SRT’s procurement under Regulation 48 is justified due to the absence of alternative suppliers capable of meeting the required specifications and timeframe. Reg 48(1)(d) states that extreme urgency, caused by unforeseeable events, must make compliance with standard procurement procedures impossible. Reg 48(3) further clarifies that the urgency must not be attributable to the utility. Justification: The following incidents on the GB rail network has required SRT to install SRVS on its cl.158 fleet: - The Salisbury collision (Oct 21) due to poor adhesion, involving Great Western Railway and South Western Railway trains, led SRT to implement an initial sanding strategy in 22. - The Powys collision (Oct 24) involving Transport for Wales trains, and multiple station overruns in Autumn 24 indicate an ongoing issue with the cl.158 fleet in low adhesion conditions. - Given these incidents, the current sanding equipment cannot be assumed sufficient for Autumn 25 and beyond. - Urgent procurement of new sanding equipment is required to mitigate the risk of further accidents. - The Powys collision and station overruns highlight a systemic issue rather than isolated incidents, making the urgency unforeseeable but critical. - SRT is bound by its safety case to minimise fleet risk and must act swiftly. - The SVRS system must be supplied by August 25, requiring contract award by March 25. Manufacturing takes 7-8 months, making full competitive procedures unfeasible. - Siemens Mobility is the only provider whose SVRS system has been proven on passenger-services, has previous ROSCO approval, and fully certified. - An uncertified alternative would take at least 18 mths to implement, making Siemens Mobility the only viable supplier for the 2025 deadline. (SC Ref:797194)

• Siemens Mobility LimitedAwarded supplier Euston House, 24 Eversholt Street, London, UK, NW1 1ADContact phoneShow contact details

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