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Class 156 Life Extension – RETB (Radio Electronic Token Block) Data Loggers

ScotRail Trains Limited

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: ScotRail Trains Limited

Buyer Address: Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo Street, Glasgow, UKM, G2 6HQ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@scotrail.co.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 3448110141

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
n/a
Published
18 Nov 2025, 16:31
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
34632200 - Electrical signalling equipment for railways
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The Supply, design integration and ongoing support of RETB (Radio Electronic Token Block) Data Loggers for the Class 156 fleet of Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs).

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The provision of data loggers for the RETB fitted fleet of 5 x Class 153, 15 x Class 156 and 25 x 158 Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs). The data loggers shall capture all relevant parameters to assess the signal strength and signal to noise ratio on the RETB network. The proposed contract will provide continuity of operation of the system based upon the existing solution in which there has been significant prior investment.

Lot 1 Has Options: No

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