Scope
Description
Translink is responsible for both maintenance and capital works to infrastructure on the Northern Ireland Railways (NIR) network. Translink is currently progressing a project to upgrade its cab-wayside cab radio system and, as part of this project, will replace the existing train radio in-cab handsets.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 32351000 - Accessories for sound and video equipment
- 32236000 - Radio telephones
- 32237000 - Walkie-talkies
Engagement
Engagement deadline
8 May 2025
Engagement process description
Translink is issuing this Pre Market Engagement (PME) notice in order to identify potential suppliers and determine what suitable handsets are available in the market. Translink therefore invites interested suppliers with a proven record in the delivery of these types of products to engage with Translink and complete the associated questionnaire, which will be published on eTendersNI.
This is not a call for Tender. Any procedure used for this PME exercise is not indicative of any future procurement.
The engagement will be in the form of a PME Questionnaire that can be returned via the eTendersNI portal. Details of the submissions process will be provided in the CfT in due course. The Deadline for submissions will be 08th May 2025.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 September 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Utilities
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