Traction Motor Maintenance – Class 318 and 320

ScotRail Trains Limited

Published: Sep 18, 2026

Updated: Sep 18, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the transport and logistics and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Industrial Machinery. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before October 19, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the transport and logistics sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

ScotRail have a requirement for a bespoke electrical traction motor service for the Class 318 and 320 Fleets. This shall include provision of observation regime and proactive maintenance, carry out in situ repairs, commutator resurfacing (where deemed applicable) at Shields Depot, 35 St Andrews Drive, Glasgow G41 5SD, to allow the rail vehicles 318s and 320s to go back into traffic. ScotRail have a requirement for a bespoke electrical traction motor service for the Class 318 and 320 Fleets. This shall include provision of observation regime and proactive maintenance, carry out in situ repairs, commutator resurfacing (where deemed applicable) at Shields Depot, 35 St Andrews Drive, Glasgow G41 5SD, to allow the rail vehicles 318s and 320s to go back into traffic. Additional information: Wax Digital should be used for the completion of any submissions. The full scope of the requirements is contained within the published project on our Wax Digital e-sourcing tool which can be accessed here https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 18, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 088460-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About ScotRail Trains Limited

ScotRail Trains Limited has issued 41 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 25 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Architecture & Engineering Services, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: September 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 088460-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 19, 2026. You have 30 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by ScotRail Trains Limited in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.