Award

P-2488 Bus Washes

TRANSLINK

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jan 2025 at 12:00

Award

26 Sep 2022 at 13:27

Planning

25 Oct 2021 at 07:54

Summary of the contracting process

Translink, headquartered in Belfast, United Kingdom, has completed the public procurement process titled "P-2488 Bus Washes." This tender, classified under the CPV code 34121000 for buses and coaches, falls within the goods category and involves the replacement of commercial vehicle wash systems at 15 depots across Northern Ireland. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, leading to the awarding of the contract to WILCOMATIC LIMITED. The contract, signed on 16 January 2025, has an active status, and the procurement process included key deadlines and involved multiple bids, including one from a non-EU country.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in the provision of cleaning services for transport equipment, particularly those capable of supplying, installing, and commissioning new commercial vehicle wash systems. Companies experienced in handling equipment for bus and coach fleets would find this procurement advantageous in showcasing their capabilities with a reputable organization like Translink. The open procurement method and competitive bidding process highlight the potential for both local and international suppliers to secure a contract, fostering business growth and expanding their market reach within the public transport service industry.

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Notice Title

P-2488 Bus Washes

Notice Description

Translink require competent contractor(s) to carry out the replacement of commercial vehicle wash systems and associated ancillary plant/equipment to clean the exterior of its bus and coach fleet at 15 depots across Northern Ireland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Translink require competent contractor(s) to carry out the replacement of commercial vehicle wash systems and associated ancillary plant/equipment to clean the exterior of its bus and coach fleet at 15 depots across Northern Ireland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ef52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001481-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

90917000 - Cleaning services of transport equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2021 - 31 Oct 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
Neil Bowers
Contact Email
neil.bowers@translink.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2890354044

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILCOMATIC

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