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P-2474 C0958 Supply of Ballast Cleaning System

TRANSLINK

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Award

12 Aug 2024 at 15:11

Tender

26 Jun 2023 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

Translink, a major public transport provider in the United Kingdom, initially issued a tender titled "P-2474 C0958 Supply of Ballast Cleaning System" under the railway industry category. The procurement aimed to secure a Ballast Cleaning System comprising a Ballast Cleaner, two Locomotives/Power Cars, and eight MFS Wagons, with the location of delivery specified as UKN. This selective procurement process, conducted through a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, went through different stages. The active tender period ended on 31 July 2023, with the submission method being exclusively written responses via the eTendersNI portal. Unfortunately, the tender process was eventually discontinued on 12 August 2024 due to programme funding issues.

Despite its cancellation, tenders like this represent significant opportunities for businesses in the railway maintenance and rolling stock industries. The contract, valued at an estimated £47 million, would have presented substantial growth prospects for companies specialised in railway machinery and components, particularly those with proven technical capabilities and cost-effective solutions, as the award criteria included an 80% weight on quality and 20% on cost. Companies keen on similar future opportunities should monitor announcements from Translink and ensure they are prepared to participate in selective procurement processes, leveraging platforms such as eTendersNI for comprehensive guidance and submission protocols.

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Notice Title

P-2474 C0958 Supply of Ballast Cleaning System

Notice Description

Translink wishes to procure a Ballast Cleaning System (BCS) that will comprise a Ballast Cleaner, two Locomotives/Power Cars and eight MFS Wagons. 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Translink wishes to procure a Ballast Cleaning System (BCS) that will comprise a Ballast Cleaner, two Locomotives/Power Cars and eight MFS Wagons. 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.

Options: Will be defined at ITN stage Possible Purchase of Additional Vehicles Possible maintenance package

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03dc5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025481-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£47,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
etnitranslink.co.uk
Contact Email
etni@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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