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Locomotive Traction Services Replacement Procurement

Caledonian Sleeper Limited

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Caledonian Sleeper Limited

Buyer Address: Basement and Ground Floor Premises, 1-5 Union Street, Inverness, UK, IV1 1PP

Contact Name: Karen Rogers

Contact Email: procurement@caledoniansleeper.scot

Contact Telephone: +44 3300600500

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
200000000.0 GBP
Published
30 Oct 2025, 00:00
Deadline
05 Dec 2025, 17:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
60200000
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

Description

Supply of suitable locomotives and drivers to operate Caledonian Sleeper services between London and Scotland, including operation over electrified and non-electrified routes. Associated maintenance and technical support services under a Traction and Rolling Stock Support and Services Agreement (TSSSA). A contract duration anticipated to align with CSL’s long-term service requirements (indicatively 10 years).

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542353

Link Title: Locomotive Traction Services Replacement Procurement

Link Description: Supply of suitable locomotives and drivers to operate Caledonian Sleeper services between London and Scotland, including operation over electrified and non-electrified routes. Associated maintenance and technical support services under a Traction and Rolling Stock Support and Services Agreement (TSSSA). A contract duration anticipated to align with CSL’s long-term service requirements (indicatively 10 years).

Lots

Lot Description: Supply of suitable locomotives and drivers to operate Caledonian Sleeper services between London and Scotland, including operation over electrified and non-electrified routes. Associated maintenance and technical support services under a Traction and Rolling Stock Support and Services Agreement (TSSSA). A contract duration anticipated to align with CSL’s long-term service requirements (indicatively 10 years).

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Other potential traction related services

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Locomotive capability and compatibility

Documents

Document Title: Locomotive Traction Services Replacement Procurement

Document Description: Supply of suitable locomotives and drivers to operate Caledonian Sleeper services between London and Scotland, including operation over electrified and non-electrified routes. Associated maintenance and technical support services under a Traction and Rolling Stock Support and Services Agreement (TSSSA). A contract duration anticipated to align with CSL’s long-term service requirements (indicatively 10 years).

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