Scope
Reference
P-3277
Description
Translink requires a competent contractor to provide a collection and disposal service for its scrap metal - rail. This will include recycle ferrous metal and non-ferrous metals: Rail (OA Plate and Girder). Translink also requires the contractor to provide a service to lift ad-hoc items of plant for disposal. The service may also require the dismantling of equipment on Translink sites. 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)
- £350,000 excluding VAT
- £420,000 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:
Up to 24 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment
- 90511000 - Refuse collection services
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services
- 90512000 - Refuse transport services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 November 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 November 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Best commercial offer. Full award criteria outlined in tender documents.
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
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland