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P*2673 Railway Undertaking Assurance Support

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13 Mar 2025 at 15:47

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11 Feb 2025 at 12:03

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04 Apr 2024 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

Translink, based in Belfast, United Kingdom, has completed several procurement projects in the management-related services industry category under open procedures. These procurement processes include titles such as "Railway Undertaking Assurance Support," "Safety Management System Development," "Bus Systems Programme Support," "Future Ticketing System - Programme Planner," "Training Academy Database Development," "Technical Engineering Support Services," "Customer Information System and Public Address System Replacement Project," "Rail Capital Projects - Funding Opportunities," and "Train Radio Replacement Subject Matter Expert." The procurements took place at various stages including tendering and awarding, and contracts were signed between January and March 2025. Notable dates include contract signings on 20 January, 11 February, and 13 March 2025.

These tenders represent significant opportunities for businesses in management-related services, especially those with expertise in railway and urban transportation projects. Companies specializing in project management, technical support, and system development are particularly well-suited to compete for these contracts. The awarded contracts, such as those to Ricardo Rail Ltd, Taylor Airey Limited, KPMG, and AtkinsRealis PPS Limited, demonstrate a focus on both large and SME suppliers. Engagement in such projects can help businesses expand their portfolios and gain extensive experience working with high-profile clients like Translink, fostering business growth and strengthening industry presence.

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Notice Title

P*2673 Railway Undertaking Assurance Support

Notice Description

To provide a competent resource to support the RU Assurance teams to identify and develop a 5-year audit plan, in compliance with all rail regulatory requirements, and to assist with the completion of the current assurance programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide a competent resource to support the RU Assurance teams to identify and develop a 5-year audit plan, in compliance with all rail regulatory requirements, and to assist with the completion of the current assurance programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044f99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009285-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79420000 - Management-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 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
+44 2890354044

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ATKINSREALIS PPS

INGENOTRAC TECHNOLOGIES

KPMG

RICARDO RAIL

TAYLOR AIREY

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