Supply, install and maintenance of access ramps and housings

GoodsAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Awarded value£800,000published contract · exc. VAT

Awarded 9 Aug 2023no call for competition

What is being bought

Published requirement description

This contract is for the supply, install and maintenance of ramps and housings throughout the ScotRail network.

It is intended for any new goods and services to be added to the existing agreements already in place.

CPV: Access ramps

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1This contract is for the expansion of supply, install and maintenance of access ramps…Awarded

This contract is for the expansion of supply, install and maintenance of access ramps and housings throughout the ScotRail estate.

Delivery: Scotland · Scotland

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: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: Unspecified in notice
First published: 10 Aug 2023, 16:20 BST
Last source update: 29 Apr 2026, 10:29 BST
FTS notice number: 2026/S 000-039012
Classification (CPV): Access ramps
Delivery area: Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03eed1 Find a Tender

Why no open competition: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification: This procurement involves the variation to an existing contract which was lawfully procured whilst ScotRail was under private ownership. The incumbent supplier (Portaramp UK Limited) currently provides maintenance and supply of five different access ramp types which are compatible with over 10 different types of ScotRail fleet. Adding additional ramps from an alternative supplier would create significant challenge regarding compatibility with existing fleet, staff training, safety and maintenance of the ramps. Currently, all ramps are utilised and often redistributed throughout the network based on demand or to assist during special events. Such workings would be unachievable logistically should multiple suppliers supply the equipment. Introducing additional ramps will increase the risk of an incorrect ramp being used or being used incorrectly by the end user. This presents a significant safety risk to both ScotRail employees and customers.

Publisher note: (SC Ref:830638)

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Awards 2

Awarded value £800,0001 contract exc. VAT

Contracts signed 2latest 9 Aug 2023

2 further award records carry no date or value.

Contracts

Contract 023463-2023-1 · supplier not published
Signed
9 Aug 2023
Value
£800,000
Status
active
Contract 039012-2026-1 · supplier not published
Signed
9 Aug 2023
Value
—
Status
active

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

Dispute resolution & review bodies

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