Scope
Description
Translink wish to invite tenders from the marketplace regarding the provision of the supply and delivery of liquid fuel for its Bus and Rail operations. It is anticipated that the following volumes of fuel are required. Please note these are indicative annual volumes and are subject to change. Please note this is subject to change and is provided for information only. • ULS Diesel for road use - 20 million litres per annum • ULS Gas Oil for Railway use - 17 million litres per annum
Total value (estimated)
- £245,000,000 excluding VAT
- £294,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030
- Possible extension to 30 June 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
Up to 36 months after the end of the initial contract period (26-30).
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Scope of options detailed within the Scope and Specification document: supply of Fuel Tank Gauges and provision of alternative fuels.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 09100000 - Fuels
- 09134220 - Diesel fuel (EN 590)
- 09134210 - Diesel fuel (0,2)
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Annual turnover of £70mil
£10m Employers, £25m Public & Products and valid current Motor Insurance unlimited third party. Insurances required only if successful.
Technical ability conditions of participation
As detailed in the tender documentation: Membership of the Fuels Industry UK/ Fuels for Ireland or an equivalent industry body and Previous relevant experience.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 February 2026, 3:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Tender submission deadline
3 March 2026, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender submissions will only be accepted as submitted via etenders (linked below) https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=6371406 in accordance with the Information and Instructions document.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 April 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 3 January 2033
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality/Technical/Social Value | Quality and Technical as detailed in the Tender documents: - Mobilisation and Implementation (20%) - Service Delivery Methodology and Management (20%) - Health and Safety (5%) - Social Value (5%) |
Quality | 50% |
| Financial | Financial criteria as detailed in the tender documents. |
Cost | 50% |
Other information
Payment terms
As detailed in the Tender documents (Commercial conditions of contract)
Description of risks to contract performance
Contract will be managed via KPIs as detailed in the tender documents.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
As detailed in the Tender documents (Information and Instructions document - Procurement All Stages section)
Contracting authority
Translink
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTMT-7134-NRMV
22 Great Victoria Street
Bangor
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