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title: "FW098 Signalling and Telecoms Contractor Framework"
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# FW098 Signalling and Telecoms Contractor Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/fw098-signalling-and-telecoms-contractor-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-038450). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Ulsterbus: "FW098 Signalling and Telecoms Contractor Framework". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £250,000,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 15 Dec 2022, 15:00 GMT. Published submission portal: etendersni.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Ulsterbus](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/ulsterbus-GB-FTS-73582)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £250,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 15 December 2022 at 15:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Restricted procedure
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Railway signalling works
- **Delivery Location:** UKN0
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0025
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-038450`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/fw098-signalling-and-telecoms-contractor-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-038450#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [etendersni.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fetendersni.gov.uk%2Fepps)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/fw098-signalling-and-telecoms-contractor-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-038450#participate

## Description
Translink” is establishing a Framework for the provision of Signalling and Telecoms (S and T) Contractor works to support the delivery of Translink’s programme of capital and maintenance works. This Framework will entail the delivery of Work Packages in relation to S and T across a wide spectrum of work types and scopes. These are expected to range from standalone renewals and refurbishments to large S and T-led projects that entail multi-disciplinary design and construction. The scope types that are required under the Framework will typically comprise the following: Signalling, Telecoms, Systems, Electrification and Plant (E and P), Civils, permanent way and structures work associated with S and T projects and Testing and commissioning. 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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 45234115
- **Delivery regions:** UKN

- **Estimated Value:** £250,000,000
- **Description:** Translink” is establishing a Framework for the provision of Signalling and Telecoms (S and T) Contractor works to support the delivery of Translink’s programme of capital and maintenance works. This Framework will entail the delivery of Work Packages...
- **Contract Period:** 31/07/2023 to 31/07/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** Contract (active)
  - Award id: `012393-2024-1-1`
  - Supplier(s): **ATKINS LTD, BABCOCK RAIL LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-PPON-PLLV-1772-YDYN`, `GB-FTS-179421`
  - Value: £1 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** Contract (active)
  - Signed Value: £1
  - Signed Date: 15/04/2024

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F012393-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-04-16T14:40:37.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T18:24:37.860Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-038450