---
title: "P-3181 On Track Plant Safety Systems Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e35a"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-07-02"
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# P-3181 On Track Plant Safety Systems Upgrade

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e35a

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## Summary

Translink, the buyer organisation headquartered in Belfast, United Kingdom, successfully concluded the procurement process for the "P-3181 On Track Plant Safety Systems Upgrade" with a contract awarded to Hitachi Rail GTS Ltd. The contract involves repair and maintenance services within the railway industry, specifically upgrading equipment with modern safety systems. Located in Northern Ireland, the process followed an open procurement method, emphasising electronic submission via the eTendersNI portal. The procurement process transitioned from the tender stage, active as of 18 February 2025, to the completion and award stage on 2 July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the railway equipment and services sectors. Firms offering specialised engineering solutions and maintenance services, particularly those with prior experience in complex system upgrades, would be well-positioned to compete. The contract's scope entails a turnkey solution and highlights the potential for growth within the industry by leveraging innovative safety system technologies. Companies eager to expand within the UK's railway sector can find substantial growth potential through partnerships and contracts like those offered by Translink.

## Notice

Translink (Northern Ireland Railways) seeks to appoint a competent contractor to provide a turnkey solution to upgrade NI Railways 08 Tamper, Compact Tamper, and USP 5000 Regulator with TPWS MkIV, OTMR, AWS and DRA. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. No other method of submission will be accepted.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Translink (Northern Ireland Railways) seeks to appoint a competent contractor to provide a turnkey solution to upgrade NI Railways 08 Tamper, Compact Tamper, and USP 5000 Regulator with TPWS MkIV, OTMR, AWS and DRA. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. 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/036615-2025 |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 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 | HITACHI RAIL GTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34940000 - Railway equipment
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2025 at 08:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036615-2025
- 18 Feb 2025 at 14:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005624-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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