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SV0257 Signalling Principles Engineering Services

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Award

26 Mar 2026 at 14:04

Award

20 Feb 2026 at 13:16

Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, UK, entered into a contract with MA Signalling Services Limited for the provision of SV0257 Signalling Principles Engineering Services. This contract, completed under an open procedure, is intended to support Translink's programme of Signalling and Telecoms projects. The contract commenced on 4th March 2026 and spans 36 months, with options for extensions up to 2032. The procurement process, guided by Northern Irish devolved regulations, is categorised under services with a focus on railway engineering, signalling, and maintenance services. The buyer's requirements align with the utilities special regime under UK legislation.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in railway engineering and signalling. The contract demands expertise from a Principal Signalling Engineer with Tester-in-Charge experience, making it ideal for SMEs with specialised skills in railway infrastructure development. Businesses focusing on land transport support services and railway-track maintenance stand to benefit from this contract. Such opportunities could be appealing for companies looking to expand their operations in the United Kingdom, capitalising on the utilities sector's requirements under devolved Northern Irish regulations.

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Notice Title

SV0257 Signalling Principles Engineering Services

Notice Description

Translink is seeking to appoint a Principal Signalling Engineer with Tester-in-Charge experience to collaborate closely with the S&T Projects teams, ensuring the successful delivery of Translink's programme of Signalling and Telecoms project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027970-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services

63710000 - Support services for land transport

63711000 - Support services for railway transport

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311230 - Railway engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-09-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MA SIGNALLING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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