Class 170 Rolling Stock Lease

ScotRail
Scotland
1 April 2022 to 31 March 2030

Extension of a lease for 102 Class 170 diesel multiple unit vehicles, including an interior refurbishment programme. The fleet is required for technical compatibility with existing rail infrastructure, specific speed limit capabilities, and integration with Variable Rate Sanding Equipment. This interim solution maintains service continuity while long-term fleet procurement strategies are developed.

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Awarded value: £266m; As published
Published: 16 January 2026
Awarded: 16 January 2026
Contract length: 96 months; Ends 31 March 2030

What the contract covers

Lease modification/extension for supplies

Provision of rolling stock leasing and interior refurbishment services for passenger rail fleets operating on rural and suburban lines.

Provision of an existing lease for 102 Class 170 vehicles
Interior refurbishment of the Fleet for continued passenger service

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Lease modification/extension for supplies
Initial term: 120 months
Extensions: 24 months
Longest it can run: 144 months
Contract dates: 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2030
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
Category: Supplies
CPV codes: 34600000

Services in this contract

Rolling stock and locomotive leasing and hireMain service£78m typicalTen-year lease extension of 102 Class 170 vehicles

Lifecycle

Published
16 January 2026
Contract awarded
16 January 2026
Contract starts
1 April 2022
Contract ends
31 March 2030

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ScotRail

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/2844222/class-170-rolling-stock-lease
Buyer reference: SR-PACT-PROJ-0238
Last checked: 5 November 2026

ScotRail. Class 170 Rolling Stock Lease. Contract award, 16 January 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/2844222/class-170-rolling-stock-lease (accessed 5 November 2026).