---
title: "Provision of Signalling Simulator Software and additional Hardware to Wessex Route"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065d15"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# Provision of Signalling Simulator Software and additional Hardware to Wessex Route

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065d15

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, based in London, is advancing their signalling simulator capabilities for the Wessex Route. This procurement involves awarding a contract to IST Simulations Ltd for the provision of additional software and hardware aimed at enhancing efficiency and safety in railway operations. This is a direct award procurement process facilitated under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54. The contract, signed on 27th March 2026, spans from 30th March 2026 to 26th March 2027, with installations planned at the Basingstoke and Woking facilities. The procurement is within the utilities special regime and adheres to international agreements like GPA and CPTPP.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in producing electrical signalling equipment for railways, particularly those experienced in simulation software for operator training. The direct award to IST Simulations Ltd emphasises the importance of possessing unique technical expertise and intellectual property rights suitable for this contract. Companies focusing on high-level software development and hardware compatibility, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, could seek partnerships or involvement in future similar tenders. Completing this project will bolster IST Simulations Ltd's reputation, potentially gaining further contracts within railway infrastructure markets.

## Notice

Procurement of additional signallling simulator panels and software to expand Wessex's operations capability by installing additional signalling simulator functionality, in order to develop the safety and performance capability of our operators, onto existing digital simulator facilities that exist across Wessex Route. We will harness existing hardware previously procured with additional software from the compatible Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to enhance our capability. The software will reflect the reality of relay interlockings for maximum efficacy of training, with Train Describer stepping functionality and a full system replica. Software/ hardware will be installed at Basingstoke and Woking facilities.

### Procurement Information

Procurement of additional software and hardware from the original equipment manufacturer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028612-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £607,000 |
| Contracts value | £607,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8SW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IST SIMULATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34632200 - Electrical signalling equipment for railways

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 14:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028612-2026
- 9 Mar 2026 at 11:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020803-2026
- 26 Feb 2026 at 13:47 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017351-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028612-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020803-2026
  9th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017351-2026
  26th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://istsimulations.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

## Provenance

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