fgwrich
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Apologies if it has already been covered before (or is buried deep in another thread - forum search didn't bring anything up). It appears that as a result of the the stock shortages affecting all the TOCs for the next few years, Transport Scotland has issued a tender for further stock - heavily leaning towards Loco Hauled as mentioned in the tender, up to 2024. The stock has to be PRM Compliant and is likely to continue running in the path of the current fife circle loco hauled services.
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373366
In summary:
Moderator note: for speculation regarding this tender please use https://www.railforums.co.uk/thread...loco-hauled-scotrail-services-in-fife.197946/
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373366
In summary:
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Each service will consist of a minimum of 370 standard class seats. There must be a minimum of 3 toilets per service, one of which shall be universally accessible. Vehicles must be fitted with toilet retention tanks and comply with the Persons of Reduced Mobility TSI [and other relevant legislation].
ASR is specifically seeking responses from suppliers who can provide a turnkey solution, ie. operate and maintain the rolling stock. We anticipate this will be through use of Locomotive Hauled Coaching Stock with supplier providing loco, coaches, driver and maintenance. ASR will provide a conductor on each passenger service.
We may however consider the following options if these can be provided in a more cost effective and resilient manner:
- Diesel multiple units are offered on an appropriate lease. ASR will operate the services providing driver, conductor and maintenance staff as required;
- Locomotive Hauled Coaching Stock is offered and leased directly by ASR. ASR maintain the stock. The supplier provides locomotive and driver with ASR providing a conductor on each passenger service.
We invite expressions of interest which set out the potential suppliers preferred route for providing the services. ASR will then prepare appropriate tender documentation which reflects the market capability to supply the services we require.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=605957.
(SC Ref:605957)
Moderator note: for speculation regarding this tender please use https://www.railforums.co.uk/thread...loco-hauled-scotrail-services-in-fife.197946/
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