Award

SV0257 Signalling Principles Engineering Services

TRANSLINK

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Award

20 Feb 2026 at 13:16

Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Translink, a public undertaking in Belfast, addresses the need for Signalling Principles Engineering Services under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The tender titled "SV0257 Signalling Principles Engineering Services" aims to appoint a Principal Signalling Engineer to ensure the delivery of Translink's signalling programme. This open procurement procedure falls under the utilities regime and is classified within the railway engineering services industry category. The contract is anticipated to start in Q1 2026 and extends for 36 months with options for three annual renewals. Key dates include the award notice published on 20th February 2026, with the contract period beginning on 4th March 2026 and possibly extending until 3rd March 2032.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for entities specialising in railway engineering and associated services. With the procurement process conducted under an open procedure, businesses of varying sizes and capabilities, particularly those involved in railway maintenance and transport systems consultancy, are encouraged to compete. Given the involvement of MA Signalling Services Limited, a small or medium enterprise in this sector, similar entities with expertise in railway-track maintenance and support services for land transport stand well-positioned to benefit from the opportunities presented by this project and future similar tenders. Engagement with Translink in this project can substantially bolster a firm's portfolio and reputation within the United Kingdom's railway engineering sector.

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Notice Title

SV0257 Signalling Principles Engineering Services

Notice Description

Translink wish to appoint a Principal Signalling Engineer to undertake the role of a Principles Signalling Principal Signalling Engineering to ensure the delivery of Translink's programme for signalling and associated projects. Translink anticipate the commencement of a contract in Quarter 1 Year 2026 for a period of 36 months plus a further 3 annual extension options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015685-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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
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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