--- title: "Provision of Train Driver Simulators" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e6fc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e6fc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e6fc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e6fc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED" published: "2023-05-24" --- # Provision of Train Driver Simulators Buyer: NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e6fc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e6fc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e6fc.json) ## Summary The Northern Trains Limited has awarded a contract for the provision of Train Driver Simulators. The procurement process was selective with a negotiated procedure initiated by a tender. The title of the contract is "Provision of Train Driver Simulators" and falls under the goods category with a CPV classification for Railway equipment. The buying organisation is Northern Trains Limited located in York, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was signed on May 15, 2023. The simulators are designed to support driver training and are tailored for immersive learning experiences on the UK rail network. This tender for Train Driver Simulators presents opportunities for businesses in the railway equipment industry. Companies offering training simulators and railway services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process includes options for realistic simulators and route design modelling, with a focus on realistic fault simulation and maintenance. The contract period begins on May 1, 2022, aiming for a design life expectancy of at least 15 years. Interested parties can register their interest and request the Prequalification Questionnaire for submission within the given timeline. ## Notice Provision of Northern Train Driving Simulator The intention of any driver training simulator is to: 1. Support learning by including 'immersion' into the classroom elements of training allowing the trainee to experience the normal and abnormal operations of a train on the UK rail network. Training should be learning, and learner focused and be as immersive and 'realistic' as practical to observe and develop NTS and natural reactions. 2. Support network and infrastructure development projects. 3. Support new methods of work, i.e., ERTMS. 4. Include a variety of routes and route building options. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The train simulators will support learning progressively at key stages throughout the driver learning process and build towards a full final assessment. The contract award includes immersive or full cab simulators, desktop models and mobile units. The initial procurement is for 6 immersive and 24 desktop models with an option for additional units of various types. The full cab simulators replicate the immersive cab environment and are provided with associated operating terminal(s) with additional controls via remote control. These simulators will provide for ongoing assessment of qualified drivers with high resolution displays. The desktop simulators provide a realistic representation of driving a train without all the controls of the full cab unit. Mobile simulators will be used in the classrooms to build experiential learning elements into the training provided. The procurement includes realistic route design and modelling of real or future routes and the ability to add, alter, remove route features. The simulators include a method of recording and reviewing training and assessment, including key learning points, communication examples, and playback/indication of controls for deeper understanding of the session observed. The simulators have the ability to add realistic faults and a method to investigate and rectify said faults. The unit base is modelled around a CAF CIVITY Class 195/331/BDMU and the software will reflect real-world combinations of units, i.e., 2 or 3 car units, coupled up to combination that includes max 4 units. Planned maintenance is included in the normal lifespan of the units. A design life expectancy is at least 15 years. Options: Train Simulators as described in II.2.4 above. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014749-2023 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 May 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED | | Locality | YORK | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34152000 - Training simulators - 34940000 - Railway equipment ## Release History - 24 May 2023 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014749-2023 - 1 Oct 2021 at 13:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024462-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.fpaconsulting.co.uk - http://www.northernrailway.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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