Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
YORK
Contact
Robin Horsman
robin.horsman@northernrailway.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
03076444
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.6) Main activity
Railway services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Train Driver Simulators
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34940000 - Railway equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34152000 - Training simulators
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Train Simulators as described in II.2.4 above.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-024462
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 May 2023
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
York
Country
United Kingdom