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title: "FW125 Change Management, System Safety, Interoperability, and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054ebf"
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# FW125 Change Management, System Safety, Interoperability, and Associated Services

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054ebf

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## Summary

The procurement process carried out by Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, involves establishing a framework for Change Management, System Safety, Interoperability, and Associated Services. This tender targets services within the consultancy sector, specifically project management and safety consultancy, under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement follows a competitive flexible procedure and has reached the award stage with a pending status. Significant dates include the standstill period ending on 8th April 2026 and the contract period spanning from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2030, with potential extensions until 2034. This opportunity covers two lots and aims to support Translink's capital and maintenance works programmes across the United Kingdom.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for both large organisations and SMEs in the consultancy industry to engage in public service contracts, particularly within change management and system safety domains. Business growth can be achieved through long-term collaborations, allowing firms to contribute to significant infrastructure projects in Northern Ireland. Companies skilled in consultancy, safety regulations, and project management are well-positioned to compete, especially those capable of offering innovation and compliance with safety and interoperability regulations. The framework agreement allows multiple suppliers, increasing competitive interests and partnerships, thus benefiting businesses looking to expand their service range within the utility sector.

## Notice

The aim of this procurement exercise is to establish a Framework for the provision of Change Management, System Safety, Interoperability and Associated Services to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works.

### Lot Information

Change Management, System Safety and Interoperability Authorisation

Change Management, System Safety and Interoperability Authorisation Delivering Change Management and Compliance with Safety and / or Interoperability Regulations

Renewal: 48 month initial term with options to extend up to 48 months.

Change Management, System Safety and Associated Services

Change Management, System Safety and Associated Services Delivering Change Management, Consultancy Support and Associated Services.

Renewal: 48 month initial term with options to extend up to 48 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027964-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2029-06-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,200,000 |
| Lots value | £7,200,000 |
| Awards value | £7,200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | AEGIS ENGINEERING SYSTEMS (AES; ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK; ATKINSRÉALIS; FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY; GUTTERIDGE HASKINS & DAVEY; MOTT MACDONALD; RICARDO RAIL; SYSTRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 13:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027964-2026
- 18 Jun 2025 at 08:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033143-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027964-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033143-2025
  18th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.arcadis.com
- http://www.atkinsrealis.com
- http://www.fnc.co.uk
- http://www.ghd.com
- http://www.mottmac.com
- http://www.systra.com
- https://aegisengineering.co.uk/
- https://www.atkinsrealis.com/
- https://www.etendersni.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ricardo.com/en/markets/rail-and-mass-transit

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