Award

Framework 118 Supply of Rail

TRANSLINK

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Award

20 Mar 2025 at 11:26

Tender

18 Jul 2024 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

Translink, operating under the Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company (NITHC), is currently facilitating a comprehensive procurement process through an open procedure for the "Framework 118 Supply of Rail". This framework is set up to support both capital and maintenance works across Northern Ireland and is divided into two primary lots: Standard and Premium Grade Rail, and Corrosion Resistant Rail. The procurement, categorised under railway materials, is active and operates under the CELEX legal basis. The tender submissions must be done via the eTendersNI portal by the 9th of September, 2024, and the framework aims to have signed contracts by the 20th of March, 2025.

This framework presents extensive opportunities for suppliers, particularly those with expertise in providing high-quality railway materials. It strategically designates one Primary and two Secondary suppliers per lot, allowing a diverse range of businesses to participate and expand their market reach in Northern Ireland. Large enterprises like British Steel Limited, SAARSTAHL RAIL from France, and voestalpine Rail Technology GmbH from Austria have been successful in similar awards previously, highlighting the potential for growth and market penetration for capable suppliers. The procurement's division into two lots encourages both specialised firms and broader commodity suppliers to engage, fostering competitive and versatile business growth.

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Notice Title

Framework 118 Supply of Rail

Notice Description

Translink" is establishing a multi-supplier Framework for the supply of rail to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. Translink is a trading name used by any one or more of the companies under the ultimate ownership of the Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company (NITHC). Translink wish to appoint a number of Suppliers onto the Framework, split across two Lots. It is anticipated that each Lot will comprise one Primary and two Secondary suppliers. While Suppliers are entitled to submit tenders for both Lots under the Framework, it is not a requirement that Suppliers submit tenders for both Lots. The Framework will be divided into two Lots based on the primary work activities anticipated to be delivered under this Framework as follows: Lot 1 - Standard and Premium Grade Rail and Lot 2 - Corrosion Resistant Rail .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

Standard and Premium Grade Rail

Translink" is establishing a multi-supplier Framework for the supply of rail to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. Translink is a trading name used by any one or more of the companies under the ultimate ownership of the Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company (NITHC). Translink wish to appoint a number of Suppliers onto the Framework, split across two Lots. It is anticipated that each Lot will comprise one Primary and two Secondary suppliers. While Suppliers are entitled to submit tenders for both Lots under the Framework, it is not a requirement that Suppliers submit tenders for both Lots. The Framework will be divided into two Lots based on the primary work activities anticipated to be delivered under this Framework as follows: Lot 1 - Standard and Premium Grade Rail and Lot 2 - Corrosion Resistant Rail .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.

Renewal: After 48 months

Corrosion Resistant Rail

Translink" is establishing a multi-supplier Framework for the supply of rail to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. Translink is a trading name used by any one or more of the companies under the ultimate ownership of the Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company (NITHC). Translink wish to appoint a number of Suppliers onto the Framework, split across two Lots. It is anticipated that each Lot will comprise one Primary and two Secondary suppliers. While Suppliers are entitled to submit tenders for both Lots under the Framework, it is not a requirement that Suppliers submit tenders for both Lots. The Framework will be divided into two Lots based on the primary work activities anticipated to be delivered under this Framework as follows: Lot 1 - Standard and Premium Grade Rail and Lot 2 - Corrosion Resistant Rail .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.

Renewal: after 48 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047e7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010351-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34940000 - Railway equipment

34946120 - Railway materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
after 48 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Additional Buyers

ULSTERBUS

Contact Name
Linda Brown, etnitranslink.co.uk
Contact Email
linda.brown@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
3
Supplier Names

BRITISH STEEL

SAARSTAHL RAIL

VOESTALPINE RAIL TECHNOLOGY

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