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title: "SV0257 Signalling Principles Engineering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ed44"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSLINK"
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# SV0257 Signalling Principles Engineering Services

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ed44

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## Summary

Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, UK, entered into a contract with MA Signalling Services Limited for the provision of SV0257 Signalling Principles Engineering Services. This contract, completed under an open procedure, is intended to support Translink's programme of Signalling and Telecoms projects. The contract commenced on 4th March 2026 and spans 36 months, with options for extensions up to 2032. The procurement process, guided by Northern Irish devolved regulations, is categorised under services with a focus on railway engineering, signalling, and maintenance services. The buyer's requirements align with the utilities special regime under UK legislation.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in railway engineering and signalling. The contract demands expertise from a Principal Signalling Engineer with Tester-in-Charge experience, making it ideal for SMEs with specialised skills in railway infrastructure development. Businesses focusing on land transport support services and railway-track maintenance stand to benefit from this contract. Such opportunities could be appealing for companies looking to expand their operations in the United Kingdom, capitalising on the utilities sector's requirements under devolved Northern Irish regulations.

## Notice

Translink is seeking to appoint a Principal Signalling Engineer with Tester-in-Charge experience to collaborate closely with the S&T Projects teams, ensuring the successful delivery of Translink's programme of Signalling and Telecoms project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027970-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-09-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| Contracts value | £450,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MA SIGNALLING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### 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

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 14:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027970-2026
- 20 Feb 2026 at 13:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015685-2026
- 2 Dec 2025 at 16:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079052-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027970-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015685-2026
  20th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079052-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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