Scope
Reference
P-3370
Description
Translink are seeking to establish a Single Supplier Framework aimed at delivering a cost effective and agile means to supply wheelchair accessible, diesel low emission, double deck buses used for stage-carriage operations.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £60,000,000 excluding VAT
- £72,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029
- Possible extension to 30 June 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
Up to 60 months
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Further information about fees
Not Applicable
Justification for framework term over 8 years
Not Applicable
Framework operation description
Single Supplier Framework - Direct Selection
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 February 2026
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
5 March 2026, 1:00pm
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 June 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
Stage 1 (Combined Qualification, Technical + Financial)
Top 2 scoring suppliers taken through to Stage 2
Stage 2 - Negotiations with Suppliers and Final Offer Submission
Contracting authority
Translink
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTMT-7134-NRMV
22 Great Victoria Street
Belfast
BT2 7LX
United Kingdom
Email: Procurement@translink.co.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland