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P-3076 Smart ALC System Replacement

TRANSLINK

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Award

18 Mar 2025 at 09:57

Tender

16 Sep 2024 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

Translink has initiated a procurement process to replace the Smart ALC (Automatic Lifting and Crossleveling) System for tampers operated by Rail Fleet Engineering. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock. The process, initiated through an open procedure, started in September 2024, with the submission deadline set for October 17, 2024. The tender is based in Belfast, UK, and the contract period spans 720 days upon award. Businesses must submit their responses via the eTendersNI portal as outlined in the Interactive Walkthrough on the homepage. The evaluation will focus 60% on technical merit and 40% on financial criteria.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in railway systems and traffic-control equipment to expand their operational footprint. Companies specialising in railway infrastructure, particularly those with expertise in systems maintenance and replacement, are well-positioned to compete. Given the active procurement stage and the structured submission method, businesses should ensure timely and accurate proposal submissions to leverage this opportunity for growth and establish a partnership with a major urban railway service provider, Translink.

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Notice Title

P-3076 Smart ALC System Replacement

Notice Description

Translink are seeking a competent contract to facilitate the replacement of Smart ALC (Automatic Lifting and Crossleveling) System required for Tampers operated by Rail Fleet Engineering 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 a competent contract to facilitate the replacement of Smart ALC (Automatic Lifting and Crossleveling) System required for Tampers operated by Rail Fleet Engineering 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: Option of purchasing 1 further Smart ALC System Replacement subject to funding

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049b3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009816-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 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
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

PLASSER

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