Tender

Translink Calibration of Tools and Test Equipment for Rail and Bus Ref: P-2261

TRANSLINK

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Tender

14 Mar 2022 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Translink seeks a contractor for the calibration of tools and test equipment relevant to both rail and bus operations. This tender, titled "Translink Calibration of Tools and Test Equipment for Rail and Bus Ref: P-2261", falls under the services category, specifically focusing on calibration services, with a total value of £200,000. The procurement method is open, and submissions are accepted until 18th April 2022. The contract period spans 1800 days, with potential for renewal after an initial period of 5 years. The buying organisation, Translink, is located in Belfast, UK, and is the primary authority overseeing this tender process.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in calibration services and general engineering tools. Firms capable of providing quality calibration for a range of equipment from basic tools to railway-specific devices are well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses interested in long-term contracts and potential renewals could benefit significantly from engaging in this procurement, tapping into the substantial demand for services in the transport sector, particularly for rail and bus systems.

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Notice Title

Translink Calibration of Tools and Test Equipment for Rail and Bus Ref: P-2261

Notice Description

Translink requires a competent contractor to carry out calibration of general engineering tools and equipment for both Bus and Rail, ranging from torque bars, pressure gauges, verniers and micrometres to railway specific items like Train Protection Warning System (TPWS) test apparatus and Track Circuit Actuator (TCA) hand-held testers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Translink requires a competent contractor to carry out calibration of general engineering tools and equipment for both Bus and Rail, ranging from torque bars, pressure gauges, verniers and micrometres to railway specific items like Train Protection Warning System (TPWS) test apparatus and Track Circuit Actuator (TCA) hand-held testers.

Renewal: 5 years following initial contract period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032173
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006873-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
denise.gordontranslink.co.uk
Contact Email
denise.gordon@translink.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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

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