Awarded contract

Class 156 Train Lease Opportunity

Awarded
£138.2m
Published 22 May 2026

Lease opportunity for Class 156 diesel multiple unit trains for regional passenger rail operations.

United Kingdom· ScotlandPublished 22 May 2026· 2 months agoFind a Tender

Decision brief

4 fields
  • Contract value
    £138,200,000
    Pounds sterling
  • Closing date
    Rolling
    No closing date published
  • Sector
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  • Location
    United Kingdom
    Scotland

Suppliers

1 supplier

Lifecycle

Awarded

Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

22 May 2026
Awarded — no open tender advertised

Brief

This procurement opportunity involves leasing Class 156 rolling stock (trains). Class 156 trains are two-car diesel multiple units commonly used for regional and local passenger rail services. Potential suppliers or lessors should understand that this opportunity seeks to secure rolling stock through a lease arrangement rather than direct purchase. The Class 156 units are known for reliability in short to medium-distance commuter services. Interested parties should be prepared to demonstrate experience with rail vehicle leasing, maintenance capabilities, and compliance with relevant railway safety and regulatory standards.

Track record

6 awards · 3 winners
Open field

No single supplier dominates the field.

In transport logistics, ScotRail Trains Limited has awarded 6 contracts to 3 suppliers.

Who wins here
  1. Eversholt Rail3× · 50%
  2. Porterbrook2× · 33%

Across transport logistics, the most active winners are DENNIS EAGLE LIMITED, MAN TRUCK BUS GERMANY LTD, ROSENBAUER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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