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title: "TPE - Introduction of desktop Simulators(x8) to deliver ETCS Level 2 Driver training, in support of the TransPennine Route Upgrade."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0375b1"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED"
published: "2022-10-14"
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# TPE - Introduction of desktop Simulators(x8) to deliver ETCS Level 2 Driver training, in support of the TransPennine Route Upgrade.

Buyer: FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0375b1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED, in the goods industry category of transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation. They have initiated a tender titled "TPE - Introduction of desktop Simulators(x8) to deliver ETCS Level 2 Driver training, in support of the TransPennine Route Upgrade." The tender is currently in the planning and tender stages, with a submission deadline of 14th November 2022. This procurement opportunity aims to introduce desktop simulators to support driver training for the ETCS Level 2 system on the TransPennine Route Upgrade, enhancing signal infrastructure and allowing faster journey times between Leeds and Manchester.

This tender by FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in software packages and information systems, as well as those with expertise in railway services. The selective procurement method, involving a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, requires written submissions by the deadline. Businesses located in the United Kingdom have the chance to provide portable desktop simulators for training purposes at various locations within the TPE network, supporting the achievement of ETCS migration milestones for Network Rail infrastructure.

## Notice

Proposed improvements as part of Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) will deliver an opportunity for signal infrastructure upgrades by the end of 2029 between Manchester and York via Huddersfield and Leeds introducing ETCS (European Train Control System) operation over sections of the newly improved infrastructure allowing more trains and faster journey times between Leeds and Manchester. To support acquisition of Level 2 knowledge for its Driver workforce via simulation, TPE will require 8 desktop devices to be procured, allowing simplified mobilisation of training at its affected TRU depots.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

TPE requires x8 Desktop simulator devices to support its competence and assessment requirements for the introduction of Level 2 ETCS on TRU. Based upon current key milestones, it's assumed these devices would need to be delivered by mid-2026 to allow internal training and development ahead of utilisation, mid 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028948-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W2 1AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Hyde Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2022 at 09:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028948-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/A8aRC
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/

## Provenance

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