Scope
Description
Translink wish to appoint a Principal Signalling Engineer to undertake the role of a Principles Signalling Principal Signalling Engineering to ensure the delivery of Translink's programme for signalling and associated projects. Translink anticipate the commencement of a contract in Quarter 1 Year 2026 for a period of 36 months plus a further 3 annual extension options. Your response must be submitted via this Call for Tender (CfT). 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.
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029
- Possible extension to 29 February 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
3 annual
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services
- 63711000 - Support services for railway transport
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 71311230 - Railway engineering services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 December 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
6 January 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 September 2031
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Lowest cost |
Cost | 100% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
Translink
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTMT-7134-NRMV
Great Victoria Street
Belfast
BT2 7LX
United Kingdom
Email: linda.brown@translink.co.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland