Award

P-3181 On Track Plant Safety Systems Upgrade

TRANSLINK

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Award

02 Jul 2025 at 08:09

Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

Translink, the buyer organisation headquartered in Belfast, United Kingdom, successfully concluded the procurement process for the "P-3181 On Track Plant Safety Systems Upgrade" with a contract awarded to Hitachi Rail GTS Ltd. The contract involves repair and maintenance services within the railway industry, specifically upgrading equipment with modern safety systems. Located in Northern Ireland, the process followed an open procurement method, emphasising electronic submission via the eTendersNI portal. The procurement process transitioned from the tender stage, active as of 18 February 2025, to the completion and award stage on 2 July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the railway equipment and services sectors. Firms offering specialised engineering solutions and maintenance services, particularly those with prior experience in complex system upgrades, would be well-positioned to compete. The contract's scope entails a turnkey solution and highlights the potential for growth within the industry by leveraging innovative safety system technologies. Companies eager to expand within the UK's railway sector can find substantial growth potential through partnerships and contracts like those offered by Translink.

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Notice Title

P-3181 On Track Plant Safety Systems Upgrade

Notice Description

Translink (Northern Ireland Railways) seeks to appoint a competent contractor to provide a turnkey solution to upgrade NI Railways 08 Tamper, Compact Tamper, and USP 5000 Regulator with TPWS MkIV, OTMR, AWS and DRA. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Translink (Northern Ireland Railways) seeks to appoint a competent contractor to provide a turnkey solution to upgrade NI Railways 08 Tamper, Compact Tamper, and USP 5000 Regulator with TPWS MkIV, OTMR, AWS and DRA. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e35a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036615-2025
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34940000 - Railway equipment

50000000 - Repair and maintenance 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
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months 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.bowerstranslink.co.uk
Contact Email
peter.mcgarry@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

HITACHI RAIL GTS

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