Tender

Train Driver Simulator

THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Chiltern Railway Company Limited (CRCL) is currently in the tender stage for procuring the design, development, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a Train Driver Simulator. This project falls under the industry category of Training Simulators (CPV code: 34152000). The procurement involves a Full-Cab Simulator and six Ultra-light Simulation units for driver training on the Class 168 (potentially 196) rolling stock, along with Instructor Stations and a Maintenance & Support Service package. The total value of the contract is estimated at £1.3 million GBP. Interested bidders must express their interest by 12:00 on 7 April 2025, with a further invitation for the second stage to be issued on 7 May 2025. The delivery locations are within the UK regions of the North East (UKC23), the West Midlands (UKG), and London (UKI), operating along the M40 corridor to destinations including Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Warwickshire.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the development and provision of training simulators to grow their portfolio by associating with a reputable railway service provider. Companies with expertise in simulation technology, particularly those with capabilities in developing high-fidelity training equipment and support services, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method being employed is the Negotiated Procedure with prior calls for competition, ensuring a structured and competitive selection process. Businesses meeting the necessary economic and technical selection criteria, and possessing relevant insurances, stand a good chance of being shortlisted, making this an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term and potentially renewable contract with CRCL.

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Notice Title

Train Driver Simulator

Notice Description

Chiltern Railways Company Limited (CRCL) seek to procure the design, development, delivery, installation and commissioning of desk simulator systems : a Full-Cab Simulator & 6 x Ultra-light Simulation units for driver training on the Class 168 (potentially 196) rolling stock, together with Instructor Stations and a Maintenance & Support Service package.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Chiltern Railways Company Limited (CRCL) seek to procure the design, development, delivery, installation and commissioning of desk simulator systems : a Full-Cab Simulator & 6 x Ultra-light Simulation units for driver training on the Class 168 (potentially 196) rolling stock, together with Instructor Stations and a Maintenance & Support Service package. Procurement shall be undertaken in accordance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (UCR 2016) utilising the Negotiated Procedure with prior call for competition.

Renewal: option to extend 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e722
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006931-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.department@chilternrailways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland, TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

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