United Kingdom-LONDON: TPE – Introduction of desktop Simulators(x8) to deliver ETCS Level 2 Driver training, in support of the TransPennine Route Upgrade.

Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2022/S 000-028948/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Negotiated procedure
Type of bid required: Global bid

Periodic indicative notice with call for competition
Supplies
This notice is a call for competition

Section I: Contracting entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED
National registration number: 09111801
Postal address: 8th Floor,The Point, 37 North Wharf Road
Town: LONDON
Postal code: W21AF
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Stephen Stewart
Email: stephen.stewart@firstrail.com
Internet address(es):
Main address:

I.3)Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted.Further information can be obtained at:
Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the above mentioned address
I.6) Main activity:
Railway services

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement:
II.1.1) Title: TPE – Introduction of desktop Simulators(x8) to deliver ETCS Level 2 Driver training, in support of the TransPennine Route Upgrade.
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 34000000
II.1.3) Type of contract Supplies
II.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.

II.1.6) Information about lots
The contract is divided into lots: no
II.2) Description
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 48000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: 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 .

II.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.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds no

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
II.1.5) Information about reserved contracts
III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement no
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of applications for an invitation to tender or to negotiate
Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date:2022-11-14
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:EN

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: High Court
Town: London
Country: United Kingdom
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2022-10-14