AwardedAwarded 27 March 2026

Provision of Signalling Simulator Software and additional Hardware to Wessex Route

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited · Central government

In brief

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited awarded this contract to IST Simulations LTD on 27 March 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

Procurement of additional signallling simulator panels and software to expand Wessex's operations capability by installing additional signalling simulator functionality, in order to develop the safety and performance capability of our operators, onto existing digital simulator facilities that exist across Wessex Route. We will harness existing hardware previously procured with additional software from the compatible Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to enhance our capability. The software will reflect the reality of relay interlockings for maximum efficacy of training, with Train Describer stepping functionality and a full system replica. Software/ hardware will be installed at Basingstoke and Woking facilities.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
IST Simulations LTD (SME)£607,000
Awarded 9 March 2026
30 March 2026 to 26 March 2027

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Transparency notice · UK5, notice 017351-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 020803-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 028612-2026

About the buyer

From notice 017351-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 February 2026, last updated 27 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.