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Planned procurement · Notice 104097-2026

Periodic Indicative Notice (PIN) for Additional Depot and Stabling Capacity for Scotland's Railway

ScotRail Trains Limited

Value
Value not stated
Stage
Early notice
Where
Scotland
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Contract
Not stated

In plain English

ScotRail Trains Limited, with Scottish Rail Holdings, Network Rail and Transport Scotland, is asking for information on extra space across Scotland for commissioning, maintaining, servicing, stabling and storing trains, as it may need more capacity over the next 10-15 years. This is an information-gathering exercise only, not a call for bids or a commitment to buy, and responding is voluntary and not a condition of taking part in any future procurement.

Good fit for: Owners or operators of railway depots, sites with spare capacity, or land and premises that could be adapted for train stabling and storage.

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

ScotRail Trains Limited, working with Scottish Rail Holdings, Network Rail and Transport Scotland, is seeking information on additional space and facilities for commissioning, maintenance, servicing, stabling and storage. We are preparing to introduce replacement Intercity trains and are procuring new Suburban trains, with plans for subsequent fleet replacements also being developed. Over the next 10-15 years, additional space may be needed to accommodate incoming trains before existing fleets leave, maintain operations during depot works and support longer-term requirements. Trains that have left service may also need storage while remaining on lease. We would like to hear from owners, occupiers and operators of existing railway facilities, sites with spare capacity, and land or premises that could be developed or adapted for railway use. We invite suppliers to complete this short questionnaire, ScotRail will use the responses to this PIN to inform our assessment of depot and stabling options. This notice is an information-gathering exercise, not a call for competition or a commitment to procure. Any subsequent proposal would be subject to the appropriate business case, funding and approvals. Participation is voluntary and is not a condition of taking part in any future procurement. Respondents are responsible for their own costs. We will follow up responses with a discussion and arrange site visits where needed. Please follow the link to our E Sourcing Portal: https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx

Read the official notice

What happens next

This is an early notice: the buyer is planning a tender, and its documents come when the tender is published. Read the official notice for the details.

Procedure: not stated. Published 3 Nov 2026.

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