---
title: "Provision of Train Protection Warning System MK IV Ref: P-2044"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fafd"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Provision of Train Protection Warning System MK IV Ref: P-2044

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fafd

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## Summary

Translink, based in Belfast, UK, is seeking contractors for the provision of the Train Protection Warning System MK IV, an initiative within the railway transport services industry. The contract, valued at £3,000,000, has been awarded following an open procurement process. The procurement phase is complete, with the contract signed on 22 March 2022. This tender involved a comprehensive upgrade for the Northern Ireland Railways fleet, requiring installation and testing of various systems across a substantial number of driving cabs.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the engineering and transportation sectors, especially those specialising in signal and safety systems for railways. Companies that can provide turnkey solutions and possess the capabilities to design, supply, and install complex systems would be particularly well-suited to engage in future related contracts. With Translink's commitment to upgrading their fleet, businesses that can demonstrate innovation and reliability in railway safety technologies can expect to grow through these procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Translink seeks a contractor to provide a turnkey upgrade to NIR fleet to TPWS MkIV including the upgrade of OTMR systems. Provide the operatives to install, commission and test each system. Design, supply, and installation of TPWS MkIV across NI Railways driving cabs - Passenger Fleet: - 46 * C3k cabs, - 26 * C4k cabs, - 8 * Locos Cl201 (16 cabs) dual controls in cabs, 4 * DVT coaches, dual controls in cabs and Non Passenger Fleet: 3 * 110 Loco Cl071(Dual control cabs 2 x TPWS head units per cab and 1 * Windhoff MPV. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Translink seeks a contractor to provide a turnkey upgrade to NIR fleet to TPWS MkIV including the upgrade of OTMR systems. Provide the operatives to install, commission and test each system. Design, supply, and installation of TPWS MkIV across NI Railways driving cabs - Passenger Fleet: - 46 * C3k cabs, - 26 * C4k cabs, - 8 * Locos Cl201 (16 cabs) dual controls in cabs, 4 * DVT coaches, dual controls in cabs and Non Passenger Fleet: 3 * 110 Loco Cl071(Dual control cabs 2 x TPWS head units per cab and 1 * Windhoff MPV. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007763-2022 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSLINK |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7LX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland, TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THALES GROUND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60200000 - Railway transport services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2022 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007763-2022
- 29 Nov 2021 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029582-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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