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title: "Train Driver Simulator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e722"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED"
published: "2025-02-21"
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# Train Driver Simulator

Buyer: THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e722

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006931-2025 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| Lots value | £1,300,000 |
| 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 | THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR3 3XP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Doxford |
| Westminster constituency | Houghton and Sunderland South |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland, TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34152000 - Training simulators

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006931-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://chilternrailways.marketdojo.com
- https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk

## Provenance

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