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FW125 Change Management, System Safety, Interoperability, and Associated Services

Translink

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2026 at 13:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Jun 2025 at 09:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process carried out by Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, involves establishing a framework for Change Management, System Safety, Interoperability, and Associated Services. This tender targets services within the consultancy sector, specifically project management and safety consultancy, under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement follows a competitive flexible procedure and has reached the award stage with a pending status. Significant dates include the standstill period ending on 8th April 2026 and the contract period spanning from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2030, with potential extensions until 2034. This opportunity covers two lots and aims to support Translink's capital and maintenance works programmes across the United Kingdom.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for both large organisations and SMEs in the consultancy industry to engage in public service contracts, particularly within change management and system safety domains. Business growth can be achieved through long-term collaborations, allowing firms to contribute to significant infrastructure projects in Northern Ireland. Companies skilled in consultancy, safety regulations, and project management are well-positioned to compete, especially those capable of offering innovation and compliance with safety and interoperability regulations. The framework agreement allows multiple suppliers, increasing competitive interests and partnerships, thus benefiting businesses looking to expand their service range within the utility sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FW125 Change Management, System Safety, Interoperability, and Associated Services

Notice Description

The aim of this procurement exercise is to establish a Framework for the provision of Change Management, System Safety, Interoperability and Associated Services to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works.

Lot Information

Change Management, System Safety and Interoperability Authorisation

Change Management, System Safety and Interoperability Authorisation Delivering Change Management and Compliance with Safety and / or Interoperability Regulations

Renewal: 48 month initial term with options to extend up to 48 months.

Change Management, System Safety and Associated Services

Change Management, System Safety and Associated Services Delivering Change Management, Consultancy Support and Associated Services.

Renewal: 48 month initial term with options to extend up to 48 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054ebf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027964-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£7,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-06-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Translink
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

AEGIS ENGINEERING SYSTEMS (AES) LIMITED

ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED

ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITED

AtkinsRéalis

FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY LIMITED

GUTTERIDGE HASKINS & DAVEY LIMITED

MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED

RICARDO RAIL LIMITED

SYSTRA LIMITED

Further Information

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