Scope
Description
Translink wishes to appoint on an 'Ad Hoc basis' an experienced Public Transport Lawyer who has Public Transport experience (i.e.: Bus/Rail) within the last 3 years (minimum), based and practising in N Ireland and holds valid practicing certificates issued by the Law Society of Northern Ireland, to provide advice in relation to Motor / Liability / Miscellaneous Advice with effect from 01 October 2025.
Contract 1. 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £750,000 excluding VAT
- £900,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
22 September 2025
Contract dates
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract will run for an initial term of three years, with a further option to extend for a period of up to two years.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contract will run for an initial term of three years, with a further option to extend for a period of up to two years.
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Utilities
Supplier
Macaulay and Ritchie Solicitors
99-101 High Street
Belfast
BT1 2AG
United Kingdom
Email: law@mac-rit.com
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. 1
Contracting authority
Translink
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTMT-7134-NRMV
22 Great Victoria Street
Belfast
BT2 7LX
United Kingdom
Email: etni@translink.co.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland