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

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/tpe-introduction-of-desktop-simulators-x8-to-deliver-etcs-level-2-driver-training-in-suppo-ocds-h6vhtk-0375b1). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED: "TPE - Introduction of desktop Simulators(x8) to deliver ETCS Level 2 Driver training, in support of the TransPennine Route Upgrade.". Published status: active. Planned Pipeline Value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 14 Nov 2022. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/first-transpennine-express-limited-coh-09111801)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** 14 November 2022 at 00:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Software package and information systems, Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- **Delivery Location:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0025
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0375b1`

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## 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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 48000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH

- **Description:** 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...

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F028948-2022)
- **Last Source Update:** 2022-10-14T09:14:34.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-29T00:52:57.782Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0375b1