Tender

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Train Driver Simulators

THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Oct 2025 at 17:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

27 May 2025 at 10:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 May 2025 at 10:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Chiltern Railway Company Limited is seeking suppliers for the provision of "Train Driver Simulators" through a competitive tender process focused on goods procurement within the private utility sector. The procurement process is in the active tender stage as of 15th October 2025, with an expression of interest deadline set for 10th November 2025. This project involves the design, manufacture, supply, installation, and commissioning of one full cab simulator and six desktop/lite simulators tailored for driver training and operational competency. These simulators will be strategically located in the UK regions: Marylebone, Birmingham, Aylesbury, Banbury, Stourbridge, and Bletchley. The estimated contract value amounts to £1.5 million GBP. The entire procurement exercise implements a selective procedure with specific stages, concluding with a contract award by 20th February 2026 and scheduled commencement on 27th February 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in the design and manufacture of training simulators, particularly those with experience in supplying to UK-based train operators. Companies that meet economic, technical, and legal compliance criteria and hold necessary industry certifications such as ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 are highly suitable candidates. Additionally, SMEs are encouraged to participate, given the compatibility requirements and opportunities to enter a five-year contract. Businesses interested in expanding their service portfolio in the rail industry can leverage this tender, not only to provide physical simulator units but also to offer related services like software upgrades, maintenance, and professional support, thereby enhancing their market reach.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Train Driver Simulators

Notice Description

Design, manufacture, supply, install, and commission of 1 x full cab train driver simulator, and 6 x desktop/lite simulators including a warranty, maintenance & support service. Chiltern Railways requires the provision of one (1) single full cab train driver simulator to support driver training, route familiarisation, operational competency assessments, and degraded / emergency scenario handling. The simulator must replicate the operational characteristics of Chiltern's Class 168 train and the associated Chiltern route network and signalling systems. The simulator will have a full trainers desk to interface and control the simulator. The simulator will be located at the training school in Banbury. Chiltern Railways require 6 x desktop/lite simulators. The simulators must replicate the operational characteristics of Chiltern's Class 168 train and the associated Chiltern route network and signalling systems. The 6 desktops simulators will be located at driver depot locations and primarily used to undertake ongoing competency assessments and continuous professional development training. The locations are: Marylebone Birmingham Aylesbury Banbury Stourbridge Bletchley The total value of PS1.5m (estimated) includes design, manufacture, supply, installation and commissioning (envisaged to be 1 year) plus software upgrades, warranty, maintenance and support services.

Planning Information

Chiltern Railways are running a Request for Information relating to the purchase of 1 x full cab simulator and 6 x desktop/lite Train Driver Simulators. We are looking for suppliers/OEMs who have extensive experience in supplying simulators to UK based train operators. To take part in this engagement please email iain.alexander@chilternrailways.co.uk by 9th June 2025, with your name, email address, position and contact number. The purpose of the engagement is to conduct a market testing exercise only, and will not formally begin the procurement nor constitute any commitment to undertake any procurement exercise. Any discussions are solely for the purpose of information gathering and planning purposes. The responses that you provide will help shape Chiltern Railways procurement strategy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0526b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065733-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34151000 - Driving simulators

34152000 - Training simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XP
Postcode Area
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
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, TLI3 Inner London - West, TLI7 Outer London - West and North West, TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...