Central Line and Victoria Line - Cab Simulator Upgrades
Buyer: Transport for London
- Published
- 17 November 2025
- Estimated value
- £450,000
- Place of performance
- UKI
- Procedure
- Direct award
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 074369-2025
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-05e267
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 48140000Railway traffic control software package
Description
The justification for awarding the proposed contract in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 is a Direct Award for the provision of upgraded OEM assets and software of Two (2) Cab Simulators on each of the Central and Victoria Lines. This is required to maintain operational continuity and mitigate risks associated with ageing hardware and unsupported operating systems. This upgrade is essential for Transport for London to ensure simulator reliability, reduce maintenance overheads, and avoid costly and disruptive failures. The contract supports Business as Usual (BAU) training operations and aligns with long-term asset management strategies. This direct award is justified under Schedule 5, Paragraph 6 of the Procurement Act 2023, as the goods and services required must be compatible with existing equipment and systems. 6. The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract: (a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Total Contract Amount is circa £450,000 excluding VAT.
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| SYDAC LIMITED | £450,000 | — |
Official publications
- FTS · 074369-2025 · 17 November 2025
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