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title: "FW110 Rail Systems Professional Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037e10"
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# FW110 Rail Systems Professional Services Framework

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037e10

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process outlined pertains to the establishment of the FW110 Rail Systems Professional Services Framework by Translink, a prominent buyer organisation in the United Kingdom. Located in Belfast, Translink specialises in urban railway services and has initiated a framework agreement to deliver rail systems professional services supporting its capital and maintenance works programme. This tender has progressed through various stages, concluding with an award stage on 2nd May 2025 for consultancy services under CPV classification 72224000. The procurement method involved a selective, negotiated procedure which included prior competition calls, emphasising high-value services in project management consultancy. The estimated value of contracts ranges from £40,000,000 to £60,000,000, depending on funding and business case development for potential enhancements. The procurement process, commenced as early as 1st November 2022 with pre-market engagement, has seen active participation from prominent suppliers, culminating in the signing of contracts in April 2025.

This framework provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in project management and rail systems consultancy. The framework encompasses various work packages, including scoping, cost management, initial design, and feasibility studies, alongside strategic network strategy work, which could benefit companies with expertise in these areas. Suitable contenders are businesses with a proven track record in delivering complex multidisciplinary rail infrastructure projects. The awarded contracts to companies like WSP UK Ltd, Ove Arup and Partners Ltd, and ATKINS LTD underline the demanding requirements and potential for large-scale project engagement. Furthermore, the growth opportunity is emphasised by the framework's ability to support potential major network enhancements through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and change management services, paving the way for technologically innovative approaches to railway infrastructure services. The framework's recurrent nature, providing up to 48 months of service continuity, further enhances the opportunity for sustainable business development.

## Notice

Translink is establishing a Framework for the provision of rail systems professional services to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. Suppliers may be required to undertake strategic network strategy work in relation to the Client's rail infrastructure. This could be in relation to major network enhancements (e.g., examining new rail lines, line speed upgrades, electrification) to more bespoke work (e.g., assessing the potential of new technologies). Work Packages in this area may encompass the following (note this list is not exhaustive) Scoping, Cost management, Demand forecasting, Economics / business case analysis, Risk and value management, Feasibility Studies, Initial design, Delivery strategy, Network modelling / timetable planning, Planning / consents advice, Stakeholder analysis / engagement, Change management, Common Safety Method / Interoperability advice. 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 is establishing a Framework for the provision of rail systems professional services to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. Suppliers may be required to undertake strategic network strategy work in relation to the Client's rail infrastructure. This could be in relation to major network enhancements (e.g., examining new rail lines, line speed upgrades, electrification) to more bespoke work (e.g., assessing the potential of new technologies). Work Packages in this area may encompass the following (note this list is not exhaustive) Scoping, Cost management, Demand forecasting, Economics / business case analysis, Risk and value management, Feasibility Studies, Initial design, Delivery strategy, Network modelling / timetable planning, Planning / consents advice, Stakeholder analysis / engagement, Change management, Common Safety Method / Interoperability advice. 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. Additional information: The estimated value for the Framework is in excess of forty million pounds (PS40,000,000). . The value of the Framework may be in excess of sixty million pounds (PS60,000,000) in the . event of proposed enhancement schemes progressing, but these are subject to both . business case development and funding.. There is no guarantee of this work value, and all work is subject to funding availability. . .

Options: up to a further 48 month.

Renewal: up to a further 48 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018720-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | after 48 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | AECOM; AMEY OWR; ATKINS; MOTT MACDONALD; OVE ARUP AND PARTNERS; WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71248000 - Supervision of project and documentation
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018720-2025
- 19 Dec 2022 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035874-2022
- 1 Nov 2022 at 12:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030817-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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