Train Driver Simulators

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  "date": "2025-10-15T17:41:14+01:00",
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    "description": "Design, manufacture, supply, install, and commission of 1 x full cab train driver simulator, and 6 x desktop/lite simulators including a warranty, maintenance \u0026 support service.\nChiltern 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\u0027s 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.\nChiltern Railways require 6 x desktop/lite simulators. The simulators must replicate the operational characteristics of Chiltern\u0027s 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:\nMarylebone\nBirmingham\nAylesbury\nBanbury\nStourbridge\nBletchley\nThe total value of \u00a31.5m (estimated)  includes design, manufacture, supply, installation and commissioning (envisaged to be 1 year) plus software upgrades, warranty, maintenance and support services.",
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      "features": "This procurement will consist of the following Stages.\nStage 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.\nStage 2 - Invitation to Tender.\nStage 3 - Bidder Briefing Event\nStage 4 - Demonstration.\nStage 5 - BAFO\nStage 6 - Preferred Bidder Stage and Contract Award."
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    "submissionMethodDetails": "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. \nTo access the Procurement Documents:\nCHILTERN will be using the Market Dojo e-platform for this Procurement.\nBidders should use the link https://marketdojo.com/market-dojo-sign-up/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier.\nOnce 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",
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