Award

P-2785 Supply of Double Deck Coaches

TRANSLINK

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Award

15 Dec 2025 at 12:45

Tender

12 Sep 2023 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "P-2785 Supply of Double Deck Coaches" was conducted by Translink, located in Belfast, United Kingdom. This tender, focused on the goods category, specifically caters to the transportation industry with the supply of coaches. The procurement method was selective, employing a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The process aimed to establish a single supplier framework for low floor, wheelchair accessible, and low emission double-deck coaches. The tender initially reached an active status on 12th September 2023, with submissions due by 18th October 2023, and the formal contract was awarded and signed on 12th December 2025. The winning supplier is Volvo Group UK Limited, with the contract for supplying buses valued at £120,000,000 GBP.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of buses and coaches, particularly those that can provide environmentally friendly and accessible transport solutions. Companies with innovative technologies related to alternative propulsion systems could particularly benefit, given the tender’s inclusion of potential future needs for these technologies. The structured procurement method and emphasis on quality suggest that companies capable of delivering both comprehensive technical and financial solutions would be well-positioned to succeed in this framework. Aligning with such frameworks not only taps into substantial government contracts but also paves the way for businesses to establish a firm footprint in sustainable and accessible transport sectors.

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Notice Title

P-2785 Supply of Double Deck Coaches

Notice Description

Translink are seeking to establish a Single Supplier Framework aimed at delivering a cost effective and agile means to replace low floor, wheelchair accessible, low emission (Euro VI), double deck, tri-axle coaches used for stage-carriage operations. 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 are seeking to establish a Single Supplier Framework aimed at delivering a cost effective and agile means to replace low floor, wheelchair accessible, low emission (Euro VI), double deck, tri-axle coaches used for stage-carriage operations. 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: Alternative Propulsion System During the duration of this single supplier framework, future vehicle call offs may require an option for alternative propulsion systems. This is to capture any emerging technological developments and to meet legislative or other Net-Zero policy targets and therefore, the provision of Alternative Propulsion Systems is included within the published 'Scope and Specification' for this tender.

Renewal: up to 24 months extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03fc2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082871-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

34121500 - Coaches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
September 2030

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLVO GROUP

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