Scope
Description
Translink is seeking a supplier for the provision of Non Personalised Pre-Printed Smartcards. All smartcards to be printed as part of this contract will be non-personalised Mifare 1K Classic. Responses must be submitted via the relevant call for tender (CfT) on eTendersNI. No other method of submission will be accepted.
Total value (estimated)
- £840,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029
- Possible extension to 30 April 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract is anticipated to run for an initial period of 3 years, with two optional extension periods of two years each (3+2+2).
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22450000 - Security-type printed matter
- 22455000 - ID cards
Contract locations
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 September 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
11 September 2025, 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)
17 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | Evaluation Criteria as detailed in tender documents. |
Quality | 70% |
| Commercial | Financial Criteria as detailed in tender documents. |
Cost | 30% |
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
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