Scope
Reference
P-3226
Description
Translink has a requirement for the Provision of Vehicle Inspection Services. • Carry out independent vehicle condition inspections on a sample of the bus fleet (circa of 100 vehicles) and provide an assessment of the efficacy of the in-house audit function on the basis of same. The sample will include single deck, double deck, and coach type vehicles. • The vehicle condition inspectors shall be experienced vehicle examiners, with experience of carrying out condition inspection audits of buses and familiarity with the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) Northern Ireland standards or The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) standards
Total value (estimated)
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 1 January 2028
- Possible extension to 1 January 2032
- 6 years, 1 month, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Up to a maximum period of 60 months.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option to update/vary number and types of vehicles.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71631200 - Technical automobile inspection services
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 October 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
23 October 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Technical (30%) Commercial (70%)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Translink
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTMT-7134-NRMV
22 Great Victoria Street
Belfast
BT2 7LX
United Kingdom
Email: neil.bowers@translink.co.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland