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Train Driver Simulators

THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 03:14.

Opportunity overview

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 £1.5m (estimated) includes design, manufacture, supply, installation and commissioning (envisaged to be 1 year) plus software upgrades, warranty, maintenance and support services.

Classification

  • CPV34151000 — Driving simulators
  • CPV34152000 — Training simulators

Lots

  • Lot 1£1.5m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-0526b2
Status
active
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
goods
How to submit
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge. To access the Procurement Documents: CHILTERN will be using the Market Dojo e-platform for this Procurement. Bidders should use the link https://marketdojo.com/market-dojo-sign-up/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. Once a Bidder is logged into Market Dojo it will be able to locate the Procurement by clicking Train Driver Simulators - Invitation to Participate and searching for the reference number 0B44F9D7C4
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Expression Of Interest Deadline
10 Nov 2025, 12:00

Procedure

Features
This procurement will consist of the following Stages. Stage 1 - Invitation to Participate (ITP) which includes a procurement specific questionnaire (PSQ). Bidders who are successfully shortlisted in Stage 1 will be invited to participate in Stage 2. Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender. Stage 3 - Bidder Briefing Event Stage 4 - Demonstration. Stage 5 - BAFO Stage 6 - Preferred Bidder Stage and Contract Award.

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
027628-2025
Description
Estimated value corrected to £1m

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Expected award period

Ends
20 Feb 2026, 23:59

Communication

Future Notice Date
1 Sept 2025, 23:59

Special regime

utilities

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active

Value

Amount
1,500,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
1,800,000

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
3

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
Please refer to the Invitation to Tender (DRAFT)

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Commercial
Type
price
Description
Please refer to the Invitation to Tender (DRAFT)

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Legal
Type
quality
Description
Please refer to the Invitation to Tender (DRAFT)

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Dec 2031, 23:59
Starts
27 Feb 2026, 00:00

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
This will be a Key Contract under Chiltern National Rail Agreement , and the supplier will be required to need to sign a Umbrella Direct Agreement with the Secretary of State for Transport, under the Railways Act 1993 (as amended from time to time including pursuant to the Transport Act 2000 and the Railways Act 2005). CHILTERN is entitled to terminate the Contract in full by giving not less than 3 months written notice. The Supplier shall have or demonstrate they can obtain the following insurances with a reputable insurer: Employer's liability insurance £10m. Public liability insurance £10m. Professional indemnity insurance £2m. Product Liability insurance £10m. Comply with the Arriva Code of Conduct. Please see the ITP for further information.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
The Supplier is to hold ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 23019 or other equivalent standards that equal or exceed these. Please see ITP for further information.
Criterion 3
Description
CHILTERN intends to invite 3 to 5 Bidders to participate in Stage 2, the Invitation to Tender. See ITP for further details.
For Reduction
Yes

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKI3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKI7
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKJ1
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKI3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI7
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ1
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKG1
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 10
Region
UKI3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 11
Region
UKI7
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 12
Region
UKJ1
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
34151000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Driving simulators
Entry 2
Id
34152000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Training simulators

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
065733-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
15 Oct 2025, 17:41

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
027625-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
27 May 2025, 10:42
Entry 2
Id
027628-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
27 May 2025, 10:45

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
1 Jul 2025, 23:59
Description
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.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-COH-03007939
Name
THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKC23
Country
GB
Locality
Sunderland
Postal Code
SR3 3XP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
1 Admiral Way

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
privateUtility
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Private utility

Identifier

Id
03007939
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PNPV-7838-DRMN
Scheme
GB-PPON

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Sunderland · UKC23 · SR3 3XP · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG1 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI3 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI7 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ1 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-0526b2-2025-10-15T17:41:14+01:00Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·