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P-1875 Ticket Roll Stock - For use by Translink's Group of operating companies

Translink

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28 Feb 2022 at 15:44

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Tender

05 Nov 2021 at 15:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Translink, the contracting authority based in Belfast, has initiated a procurement process titled "P-1875 Ticket Roll Stock" for the supply of printed ticket rolls compatible with their Wayfarer ticketing equipment utilized across their services including Metro, NI Railways, and Ulsterbus. The procurement method is an open procedure, and this tender is currently in the award stage with contracts active as of 28 February 2022. The total contract value is estimated at £600,000, and the anticipated start date for the delivery of goods is early February 2022. Interested suppliers should note that the tender period concluded on 8 December 2021, and a standstill period of at least 10 calendar days is incorporated following the contract award notification.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the printed matter and ticketing solutions industry, particularly those experienced in delivering goods compatible with transport systems. Businesses that specialise in producing transport tickets or other related printed materials may find it advantageous to engage with Translink, especially given the ongoing enhancements to ticketing technology within the transport framework. With the possibility of further calls for competition following the initial contract period, potential suppliers should consider positioning themselves to capitalise on future procurement opportunities within the urban transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P-1875 Ticket Roll Stock - For use by Translink's Group of operating companies

Notice Description

The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink's requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. Translink is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced organisation to provide ticket roll stock; the requirement is for the production and delivery of ticket rolls that are compatible with the range of Wayfarer ticketing equipment used by their three operating companies, namely Metro, NI Railways and Ulsterbus. Please be aware that Translink is currently deploying new ticket machine devices across the bus and rail network. The anticipated start date is early Feb 2022 however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserves the right to accept part of any Tender from one or any number of Tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink's requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. Translink is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced organisation to provide ticket roll stock; the requirement is for the production and delivery of ticket rolls that are compatible with the range of Wayfarer ticketing equipment used by their three operating companies, namely Metro, NI Railways and Ulsterbus. Please be aware that Translink is currently deploying new ticket machine devices across the bus and rail network. The anticipated start date is early Feb 2022 however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserves the right to accept part of any Tender from one or any number of Tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.

Options: After initial 3 year period there are options to extend. 1st Option for a period of 2 years 2nd Option for a period of 1 year.

Renewal: After initial 3 year period there are options to extend. 1st Option for a period of 2 years 2nd Option for a period of 1 year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f43e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005443-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

22 - Printed matter and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22459000 - Tickets

34980000 - Transport tickets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Translink may make a call for competition at the end of the initial contract period or after options have been taken. Translink reserve the right to make a call for competition at any point deemed appropriate by Translink and may make no call for competition should the requirement no longer be classified by Translink as recurring.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Translink
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
Postcode Area
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
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BPC UK LTD.

Further Information

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