Training and Simulation Method Review

Tender description

Overview of Requirement: In order for High Speed Two (HS2) Limited (HS2 Ltd) to progress with a decision about the training and simulation approach, research is required on how training for operational staff is undertaken today and how the use of technology could be exploited to aid training activities and allow an on-going competence to be maintained with greater efficiency and reduced cost. This requirement is time critical and will feed into the rolling stock procurement and the respective contractual framework (in terms of provision of simulators, training content, hardware and software to deliver a blended training and competence environment). Procurement Process and Next Steps: The procurement exercise is being conducted using HS2 Ltd.’s e-Sourcing Portal Bravo. All messages should be sent through the Bravo secure messaging facility following publication of the ITQ documentation. In order to obtain a copy of the ITQ documentation and participate in this procurement exercise, prospective Applicants will need to initially register on Bravo e-Sourcing Portal as per the instructions included in the 'Additional Information' section below. Timescales for the Procurement: - Invitation To Quote (ITQ) documentation available on the Bravo e-Sourcing Portal: 2 August 2017 - Deadline for clarifications: 11 August 2017 (12 noon) - Deadline for tender submissions: 18 August 2017 (12 noon)