Award

P-2972 Bus Substitution Framework (Railway Closures)

TRANSLINK

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2024 at 13:52

Tender

28 Mar 2024 at 16:11

Planning

21 Mar 2024 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

Translink is looking for a contractor to establish a single supplier framework for adhoc bus substitution services to support Translink Rail services during planned and unplanned closures. The procurement process involves submission via the eTendersNI portal and focuses on social benefit objectives. The contract, valued at £8,000,000, was awarded to J K COACHES LTD on 11th June 2024.

This tender opportunity by Translink offers businesses in the services industry a chance to provide bus substitution services for railway closures. Companies with experience in providing similar services and a commitment to social objectives would be well-suited to compete. Businesses should monitor the Find a Tender system for the contract notice linked to CPV Code 60172000 for further details and opportunities for growth.

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Notice Title

P-2972 Bus Substitution Framework (Railway Closures)

Notice Description

Translink are seeking a competent contractor to establish a single supplier framework to provide adhoc bus substitution services to support Translink Rail services in times of planned and unplanned closures. 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. Under this procurement the Economic Operator will be required to support the Client's social benefit objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate, in particular, to social considerations. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Translink are seeking a competent contractor to establish a single supplier framework to provide adhoc bus substitution services to support Translink Rail services in times of planned and unplanned closures. 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. Under this procurement the Economic Operator will be required to support the Client's social benefit objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate, in particular, to social considerations. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Renewal: extensions of up to 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044b2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018022-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
10 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2029

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
michael.kerr@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

J K COACHES

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