Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED
8th Floor,The Point, 37 North Wharf Road
LONDON
W21AF
Contact
Stephen Stewart
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI32 - Westminster
Companies House
09111801
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/A8aRC
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Railway services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
TPE - Introduction of desktop Simulators(x8) to deliver ETCS Level 2 Driver training, in support of the TransPennine Route Upgrade.
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Proposed improvements as part of Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) will deliver an opportunity for signal infrastructure upgrades by the end of 2029 between Manchester and York via Huddersfield and Leeds introducing ETCS (European Train Control System) operation over sections of the newly improved infrastructure allowing more trains and faster journey times between Leeds and Manchester. To support acquisition of Level 2 knowledge for its Driver workforce via simulation, TPE will require 8 desktop devices to be procured, allowing simplified mobilisation of training at its affected TRU depots.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
Main site or place of performance
These devices will require a high degree of portability to allow training to be taken to a number of out-based locations/depots within TPEs network. This is key to ensuring prompt and consistent training delivery, to achieve agreed final ETCS migration milestones for Network Rail infrastructure .
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
TPE requires x8 Desktop simulator devices to support its competence and assessment requirements for the introduction of Level 2 ETCS on TRU. Based upon current key milestones, it's assumed these devices would need to be delivered by mid-2026 to allow internal training and development ahead of utilisation, mid 2027.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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.2.2) Time limit for the receipt of applications for an invitation to tender or to negotiate
Date
14 November 2022
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
London
Country
United Kingdom