Planning

Provision of Vehicle Recovery Services 2024

TRANSLINK

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Planning

27 Mar 2024 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a planned tender for the provision of Vehicle Recovery Services in 2024 by Translink, a buyer based in Belfast, UK. The procurement falls under the services category, with the main classification being breakdown and recovery services for buses. The contract is intended for primarily Northern Ireland, including ROI and Scotland. The tender stage is currently in the planning phase, with the contract notice expected to be published by the end of April or beginning of May 2024. The deadline for the tender period is set for April 16, 2024, and future communication regarding the notice is scheduled for May 19, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in providing vehicle recovery services, particularly those with past experience in similar projects and a focus on social value considerations. Interested suppliers should monitor the Find a Tender system for updates on the contract notice publication. The anticipated contract duration is 5 years with possible extensions up to 24 months. Businesses with expertise in this sector and the ability to demonstrate both historical performance and future capacity are well-suited to compete in this procurement process led by Translink, offering a chance for growth and partnership in the public transportation sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Vehicle Recovery Services 2024

Notice Description

This notice is being published to advertise to the market that a contract notice will be published within the coming weeks. Translink will seek a competent contractor to establish a contract for the provision of vehicle recovery services throughout primarily Northern Ireland, and including ROI and Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contractors will be required to demonstrate previous experience of providing similar services and their capacity and capability to provide them in the future. Please note, there will be a Social Value element to this tender. The contract is anticipated to be for 5 years with possible extensions of up to 24 months. The contract notice will be published at the end of April/beginning of May. Interested suppliers should monitor the Find a Tender system to view the contract notice once published Additional information: Suppliers reading this notice should understand that: . . 1. This notice is to advise of an upcoming procurement exercise and does not indicate the start of a procurement exercise. . . 2. This document is not a tender specification nor request for quotation. . . 3. Please note, progress in the project will be subject to the availability and timing of funding. If this requirement is given financial approval, it will be tendered under the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. Any documents, discussions, presentations, demonstrations, or clarifications submitted for this PIN Notice will not be considered as any part of the tender exercise. If Translink does decide to proceed with a competitive tender process, a separate detailed tender specification document will be produced as part of that process. . . 4. Nothing in this advertisement or any other documents or information provided by Translink or any of its advisers or agents is to be construed as implying a commitment by Translink to place any Contract, now or in the future, with any participating supplier in respect of the requirement under consideration. . . 5. Translink takes no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken, costs incurred, or commitments made by interested parties in responding to this notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044d95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010035-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50118300 - Breakdown and recovery services for buses

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
18 May 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
Not specified
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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