Operations and Engineering Services Framework
Caledonian Sleeper Limited · Public body
In brief
Caledonian Sleeper Limited is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering and construction work (UK-wide).
It is a framework worth up to £800,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
It is split into 6 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Bids close at 4pm, Monday 5 October 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Bids by
- 4pm, Monday 5 October 2026
How bids are scored
Mechanical and general engineering
Scope awareness and control 20% · Technical Capability 20% · Temporary Solutions 20% · Interface Management 20% · Mobilisation and Delivery 20% · Price 40%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Electrical and controls
Scope Awareness and Control 20% · Electrical Capability 20% · Electrical Safety 20% · Temporary Electrical Solutions 20% · Fault Response 20% · Price 40%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Plumbing and welfare
Scope Awareness and Control 20% · Service Capability 20% · Incident Response 20% · Compliance 20% · Temporary Continuity Arrangements 20% · Price 40%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Specialist engineering services
Scope Awareness and Control 20% · Specialist Capability 20% · Technical Assurance 20% · Operational Integration 20% · Reporting 20% · Price 40%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
2 more lots are scored in the official notice.
Competition
Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for architecture and engineering contracts across the UK (from 1337 awards in the last 12 months).
Framework
Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £800,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.
What the notice says
Should I bid?
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.
- Make sure your bid arrives before 4pm, Monday 5 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
Mechanical and general engineeringWhat this lot coversThis lot covers mechanical and general engineering support services required to support CSL operations, including: mechanical fitting and repair light fabrication welding, including coded welding where relevant ancillary equipment repair temporary mechanical arrangements repair or modification of non-integrated mechanical systems basic plant and equipment support where within CSL-controlled scope non-OEM HVAC mechanical support metalwork, brackets, supports and local fabricated solutions mechanical support to temporary operational fixes Additional information: Exclusions Specific to Lot 1 rolling stock mechanical systems covered under TSSSA depot mechanical systems owned by Alstom or site owner safety-critical traction, brake or other OEM systems | Architecture and engineering | — |
Electrical and controlsWhat this lot coversThis lot covers electrical and controls support services, including: low voltage electrical works temporary electrical arrangements non-integrated lighting systems control panel works on non-OEM assets fault finding on approved systems cable routing and connection for temporary arrangements temporary power distribution arrangements minor electrical support to CSL-controlled ancillary assets non-integrated controls support local system modifications outside OEM scope Additional information: Exclusions Specific to Lot 2: OEM-controlled rolling stock electrical systems depot fixed electrical infrastructure HV systems unless expressly stated and properly authorised works already within Alstom or CAF responsibility | Construction, Electrical | — |
Plumbing and welfareWhat this lot coversThis lot covers plumbing and welfare-related operational support, including: plumbing repairs to CSL-controlled systems minor drainage support leak response welfare facility supports where within CSL commissioning authority temporary water arrangements repair or replacement of localised pipework or fittings in approved scope response to water ingress or similar operational issues temporary welfare service continuity arrangements hygiene related support associated with welfare systems Additional information: Exclusions Specific to Lot 3: depot-wide plumbing infrastructure owned by site owner integrated train plumbing systems under TSSSA major building services works | Construction, Heating, plumbing and ventilation | — |
Specialist engineering servicesWhat this lot coversThis lot covers specialist support services, including: non-destructive testing specialist inspections corrosion treatment or assessment temporary works design engineering assessment services lifting support and related specialist advice specialist technical investigations reporting and assurance support on defined interventions specialist measurement and testing services local engineering assurance where required Additional information: Exclusions Specific to Lot 5: OEM certification work beyond supplier competence or authority services reserved to another contract or statutory body services requiring a separate regulated procurement due to value or strategic nature | Architecture and engineering | — |
Digital and data supportWhat this lot coversThis lot covers digital and data support services, including: data extraction from approved sources data cleansing and transformation creation of structured datasets support to predictive maintenance initiatives support to condition monitoring initiatives support to third party analytics providers engaged by CSL set up of non-integrated monitoring devices or sensors dashboard or reporting support directly related to operational use cases data handling support linked to engineering or operational investigations technical support to improve data usability for CSL decision making Additional information: Exclusions Specific to Lot 6: unauthorised access to OEM restricted systems modification of CAF or Alstom systems without approval large-scale software development or enterprise platforms not suited to this Framework | IT services and software | — |
Emergency response servicesWhat this lot coversThis lot covers emergency response and incident support services, including: 24/7 call-out support urgent operational interventions rapid deployment to stabilise or mitigate service-affecting issues emergency temporary works immediate support to restore operational continuity urgent attendance for fault investigation outside restricted scope emergency logistics and mobilisation provision of on-call resources to support operational continuity urgent support to containment, isolation or temporary workaround activity Additional information: Exclusions Specific to Lot 6: emergency works falling wholly within CAF or Alstom contractual responsibility blue light or statutory emergency services functions uncontrolled instruction of works without CSL authorisation | Medical equipment and supplies | — |
Timeline
- Contract notice · notice 081438-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
8Awards
5Similar open tenders
All open architecture and engineering tenders- £600kestimated
- £10.7mestimated
- Value not stated
- £149kestimated
- £4.5mframework ceiling
From notice 081438-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.