I have been told it should appear online by Wednesday.
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Here IS the TENDER REFERENCE: TS/RD/SER/2013/04
http://www.transportscotland.gov.uk/files/documents/rail/Scotrail ITT doc 4855286_45 WEB.pdf
Enjoy.
Commercial Proposition
This is an outline of what we will bring to the market in July 2013;
The new ScotRail Franchise will be for a term of up to 10 years with a review and a decision by the end of year 5 to decide whether the franchise will terminate at the end of year 7 or 10.
There will be a detailed minimum service level specification which bidders will be required to meet. Bidders will be required to offer proposals on how they will stimulate and achieve growth of off-peak patronage leading to better overall utilisation of the rail services.
There will be a regulated fares framework for peak and off-peak services, with freedom to set fares for ‘commercial’ ticket types, e.g. First Class and promotions.
Transport Scotland anticipates a collaborative working relationship in order to achieve maximum mutual benefits with the successful franchisee from capital investment in the Edinburgh Glasgow Improvement Project (EGIP), further extensions of the electrified network and the Borders Railway Project.
Bidders will be offered quality incentives based on the existing SQUIRE regime, augmented by incentives based on the National Passenger Satisfaction survey.
Bidders will be required to achieve a minimum performance of 92% ppm increasing to 92.5% by year 4 of the franchise.
Bidders will be required to purchase or lease suitable rolling stock for each of the Service Groups, which will deliver the specified levels of passenger environment and facilities. The condition shall be maintained by phased updates and refurbishment. Bidders will also be responsible for procuring the Rolling Stock for the EGIP Electrification Programme.
Bidders will be required to expand , fully develop and exploit the smartcard infrastructure already being installed in Scotland.
Bidders will be required to provide wi-fi capability on all trains.
Bidders will be encouraged to engage with Network Rail to consider the benefits of an Alliance or other collaborative working relationships, though this will not be a mandatory requirement.
Bidders will be required to achieve a minimum specification of transport integration with other modes and play a key role in securing further integration over the term.
Bidders will be asked to provide financial security of a size that is commensurate with the scale of the franchise and its importance to Scotland.
ITT Issued - January 2014
Submission of ITT responses by bidders - April 2014
Winning bidder notified and mobilisation commenced- October 2014
Franchise Commencement - April 2015.
See more at:
http://www.transportscotland.gov.uk...ramme/scotrail-franchise#sthash.aWfhTHQP.dpuf
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From p135:
Bidders are to give a Priced Option in each of the following five areas (as further detailed below in
Sections 5.1 (Improved Services between Edinburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed/Newcastle) to 5.5 (Calls
at a new Winchburgh Station)):
• Improved Services between Edinburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed/Newcastle;
• Improved Services between Stranraer and Glasgow;
• Operating Dunbar Station as the Station Facility Owner;
• New Station at Robroyston.
• New station at Winchburgh; Journey time neutrality should be achieved, where possible through using up pathing time. Where this is not possible journey time increases should be kept to a minimum. Calls at Winchburgh must not be inserted into services between Edinburgh and Glasgow Queen Street via Falkirk High, (Route A1)
Rolling stock minimum attributes, Does this mean the 158's and lower are heading for the bin?
High quality and safe passenger environment consistent with modern inter-urban and regional
passenger rolling stock in the UK and Europe. This condition is to be maintained throughout
the Franchise Term, by means of an interior refresh if necessary.
• Ability to work safely and reliably in the ambient winter / summer weather conditions
experienced in the Network Rail Scotland area.
• Bogied vehicles.
• Standard Class accommodation with a seating density no greater than 2+2.
• Where First/Business Class is provided, there should be a clear differentiation between the
quality of First/Business and Standard Class accommodation.
• Shoulder room and leg room should not be reduced from that currently provided on
each route.
• Air conditioning and appropriate heating including during station stops.
• Toilet provision on board which is no less than currently provided on each route and that
avoids smell being noticeable in seated areas.
• CET provision for on-board toilets shall be in accordance with the environmental
requirements of Section 2.2.2. (Transport Scotland’s Requirements) of Delivery Plan 4
(Sustainability).
• 90% of fleet PRM TSI compliant by 31/12/2018.
• 100% of fleet PRM TSI compliant by 31/12/2019.
• Real-time visual and audible passenger information system. PRM TSI compliance represents
the minimum standard and proposals are invited for provision of additional information, e.g.
train service information and infotainment.
• Facilities for storing large items of luggage within sight/proximity of passengers when seated;
overhead racks for smaller luggage, flexible space for pushchairs/prams and cycle storage
facilities (minimum 2 cycles per unit).
• Wi-Fi capability fully compatible with modern standards.
• 230V power sockets (one per pair of seats) capable of charging a laptop, mobile phone or
similar device.
• Tables at all seats (may be fixed or folding).
• No more than 50% of the seats to be “airline” style layout.
• CCTV coverage and on-board recording at a minimum of 2 fps normal and 25 fps for 2
mins before and 5 mins after a trigger event of all passenger areas (except toilets). System to
include forward facing camera mounted in each driving cab.
• Design to maximise comfort for standing passengers at peak times, e.g. space and
handhold provision.
• Bodyside door locations / width and interior layout to facilitate rapid boarding and alighting
