Govia Thameslink Railway Limited (GTR): Provision of Train Driver Training Services

Notice Summary

Title:	Provision of Train Driver Training Services
Notice type:	UK4: Tender notice
Authority:	Govia Thameslink Railway Limited (GTR)
Nature of contract:	Services
Procedure:	Above threshold - Competitive flexible procedure
Short Description:	This procurement is for the supply of Train Driver Trainers to support Business Plan Commitments relating to the operation of the Railways. Train Driver Training Services are required to support the recruitment and deployment of train drivers safely into the operational environment.
Published:	26/02/2026 15:26

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Procedure type:: Competitive flexible procedure
Dynamic market OCID:: Not provided
Competitive flexible procedure description:: The procurement process will follow the competitive flexible procedure in accordance with the Act.
The process consists of a 4 stage procedure.

Stage 1 – Invitation to Participate Stage 1 commenced with the issuing of a Tender Notice and the publication of the ITP.
Bidders who were successfully shortlisted in Stage 1 were invited to participate in Stage 2.
Stage 2 will commence with the issuing of a letter inviting those Bidders which have successfully been shortlisted at Stage 1 of the Procurement to submit Initial Tenders.
The assessment process will identify which Bidders are to be selected to participate in the dialogue stage as set out in Stage 3
Stage 4 will commence with the issuing of a letter inviting Bidders that have been successfully shortlisted at Stage 3 to submit their Final Tenders
Preliminary market engagement conducted:: No
Dynamic market:: No

Title:: Provision of Train Driver Training Services
Reference number:: GTR1078
Main procurement category:: SERVICES
Description:: This procurement is for the supply of Train Driver Trainers to support Business Plan Commitments relating to the operation of the Railways. Train Driver Training Services are required to support the recruitment and deployment of train drivers safely into the operational environment.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://goviathameslinkrailway.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-Specialist-training-services./2D59V4SQN9

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://goviathameslinkrailway.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2D59V4SQN9
Total value (estimated):: GBP 900,000 including VAT

Description:: Not provided
Suitable for SMEs:: Yes
Suitable for VCSEs:: No
Contract dates (estimated):: 30/07/2026 to 29/07/2027
CPV classifications:: 80510000 - Specialist training services.
Contract can be extended:: Yes
Extension date:: 28/07/2028
Delivery regions:: UKI - LONDON
Award criteria:: Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 40

Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 60

Enquiry deadline:: 20/03/2026 Time: 12:00
Deadline for requests to participate:: 20/03/2026 Time: 12:00
Submission address and any special instructions:: https://goviathameslinkrailway.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2D59V4SQN9
An electronic auction will be used:: No
Languages that may be used for submission:: English
Award decision date (estimated):: 13/07/2026

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:: Not provided
Technical ability conditions of participation:: Not provided
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):: No
Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):: No
A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:: Yes

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