Award

Provision of Train Protection Warning System MK IV Ref: P-2044

TRANSLINK

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Award

22 Mar 2022 at 15:34

Tender

29 Nov 2021 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

Translink, based in Belfast, UK, is seeking contractors for the provision of the Train Protection Warning System MK IV, an initiative within the railway transport services industry. The contract, valued at £3,000,000, has been awarded following an open procurement process. The procurement phase is complete, with the contract signed on 22 March 2022. This tender involved a comprehensive upgrade for the Northern Ireland Railways fleet, requiring installation and testing of various systems across a substantial number of driving cabs.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the engineering and transportation sectors, especially those specialising in signal and safety systems for railways. Companies that can provide turnkey solutions and possess the capabilities to design, supply, and install complex systems would be particularly well-suited to engage in future related contracts. With Translink's commitment to upgrading their fleet, businesses that can demonstrate innovation and reliability in railway safety technologies can expect to grow through these procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Train Protection Warning System MK IV Ref: P-2044

Notice Description

Translink seeks a contractor to provide a turnkey upgrade to NIR fleet to TPWS MkIV including the upgrade of OTMR systems. Provide the operatives to install, commission and test each system. Design, supply, and installation of TPWS MkIV across NI Railways driving cabs - Passenger Fleet: - 46 * C3k cabs, - 26 * C4k cabs, - 8 * Locos Cl201 (16 cabs) dual controls in cabs, 4 * DVT coaches, dual controls in cabs and Non Passenger Fleet: 3 * 110 Loco Cl071(Dual control cabs 2 x TPWS head units per cab and 1 * Windhoff MPV. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Translink seeks a contractor to provide a turnkey upgrade to NIR fleet to TPWS MkIV including the upgrade of OTMR systems. Provide the operatives to install, commission and test each system. Design, supply, and installation of TPWS MkIV across NI Railways driving cabs - Passenger Fleet: - 46 * C3k cabs, - 26 * C4k cabs, - 8 * Locos Cl201 (16 cabs) dual controls in cabs, 4 * DVT coaches, dual controls in cabs and Non Passenger Fleet: 3 * 110 Loco Cl071(Dual control cabs 2 x TPWS head units per cab and 1 * Windhoff MPV. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fafd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007763-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60200000 - Railway transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
NEIL BOWERS
Contact Email
neil.bowers@translink.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland, TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THALES GROUND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

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