Scope
Description
Design, manufacture, supply, install and maintenance of 1 x full cab simulator for a Class 168, and 6 x desktop/lite Train Driver Simulators.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 1 December 2026
- 1 year, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34150000 - Simulators
Contract locations
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKI3 - Inner London - West
- UKI7 - Outer London - West and North West
- UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
1 July 2025
Engagement process 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.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 September 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED
- Companies House: 03007939
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNPV-7838-DRMN
1 Admiral Way
Sunderland
SR3 3XP
United Kingdom
Region: UKC23 - Sunderland
Organisation type: Private utility