This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 May 2026 at 13:47

Award

18 May 2026 at 11:07

Planning

15 Mar 2024 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "C9271 Supply of Bus Fibreglass Parts 2," initiated by Translink, involves the supply of fibreglass components to support their bus fleet. This contract falls under the category of goods, specifically miscellaneous spare parts, and is located in the UK. It follows an open procurement method and is currently in the award stage, having been signed on the 11th of May, 2026. The anticipated start date for this three-year contract is June 2026. Bidders are required to submit their proposals via the eTendersNI portal, as outlined in the provided instructions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for manufacturers and suppliers of bus and mechanical spare parts. Companies with experience in supplying fibreglass components are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. Additionally, businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the UK transport industry, specifically those serving urban railway, tramway, trolleybus, or bus services, will find this opportunity aligned with their expertise. The criteria, emphasising a blend of technical support and pricing, further encourage businesses to showcase their competitive advantages in both quality and cost.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

C9184 Supply of Bus Fibreglass Parts

Notice Description

Translink requires a competent supplier to supply fibreglass components to support the Translink bus fleet. This will be a 3-year contract. Anticipated Contract Start Date is April 2026. 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 requires a competent supplier to supply fibreglass components to support the Translink bus fleet. This will be a 3-year contract. Anticipated Contract Start Date is April 2026. 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. Additional information: Two contracts awarded under a Dynamic Purchasing System (UCR 2016) mini-competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0448ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045400-2026
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34320000 - Mechanical spare parts except engines and engine parts

34913000 - Miscellaneous spare parts

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLN0 Northern Ireland

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

Further Information

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