Scope
Reference
P-3276
Description
Translink is looking for a competent supplier to provide a collection and disposal service for its scrap metal skips. This will include recycle ferrous metal and non-ferrous metals: old rolled aluminium, No 2 old steel scrap, 7b turnings, and train wheels. The highest overall price offered to Translink for recycled materials will attract the maximum score available.
This will be an initial 5-year contract with possible further extensions for up to 2 years (24 months). Anticipated Contract Start Date is 5 January 2026. 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.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2031
- Possible extension to 4 January 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
Possible extension(s) for any period up to and including 24 Months commencing from the Initial Contract Period Expiry Date, dependent on good contract performance and value for money.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment
- 90511000 - Refuse collection services
- 90512000 - Refuse transport services
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 October 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 October 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
See tender documents for full description of award criteria. Tender documents are available in the CfT Documents section of eTendersNI.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
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