This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2026 at 12:51

Tender

13 Nov 2024 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

Translink, the public transport provider in Northern Ireland, has established a framework named "Framework 114 Infrastructure Support" focusing on the civil engineering sector. The procurement seeks to appoint eight suppliers to support Translink's capital and maintenance works programme. The framework includes roles for two primary suppliers, four secondary suppliers, and two on a reserve list for various infrastructure support works such as construction, refurbishment, and maintenance projects related to rail and bus services. This selective procurement process, employing a negotiated procedure with a prior competition call, has recently moved from the tender stage to contract award, with a significant procurement milestone having been completed on 28th May 2026. All project activities will take place within Northern Ireland.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth for companies specialising in construction and engineering services, particularly those experienced in large-scale infrastructure projects. Enterprises well-versed in railway and urban transportation infrastructure projects are highly encouraged to engage, especially as the awarded contracts span comprehensive work types, from new builds to refurbishments. The framework is strategically designed to accommodate a variety of suppliers, offering a competitive landscape that values both technical expertise and commercial viability, as defined by the award criteria prioritising quality and cost. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large corporations alike stand to benefit from participation, promoting dynamic collaboration and skill application across Northern Ireland's essential public transport networks.

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Notice Title

Framework 114 Infrastructure Support

Notice Description

Translink" is establishing a Framework for the provision of Infrastructure Support works to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. It is intended that Translink wish to appoint eight (8) Suppliers onto the Framework. It is anticipated that there will be two (2) Primary Suppliers and four (4) Secondary Suppliers on the Active List, and two (2) Suppliers on a Reserve List. The Client's Infrastructure and Projects Division is responsible for maintenance and capital works to all property, infrastructure, and assets for Northern Ireland Railways Company, Ulsterbus, Metro and NITHC. This Framework will entail the delivery of construction works and / or professional services in relation to the asset types outlined above. This may involve new build, renewal, refurbishment, or maintenance projects. 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" is establishing a Framework for the provision of Infrastructure Support works to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. It is intended that Translink wish to appoint eight (8) Suppliers onto the Framework. It is anticipated that there will be two (2) Primary Suppliers and four (4) Secondary Suppliers on the Active List, and two (2) Suppliers on a Reserve List. The Client's Infrastructure and Projects Division is responsible for maintenance and capital works to all property, infrastructure, and assets for Northern Ireland Railways Company, Ulsterbus, Metro and NITHC. This Framework will entail the delivery of construction works and / or professional services in relation to the asset types outlined above. This may involve new build, renewal, refurbishment, or maintenance projects. 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-04b622
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050330-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45223200 - Structural works

45234100 - Railway construction works

45234129 - Urban railway track construction works

45234140 - Level crossing construction works

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20264 weeks 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
ULSTERBUS
Additional Buyers

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
TLN Northern Ireland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ADMAN CIVIL PROJECTS

CHARLES BRAND GROUP

JOHN GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION LIMITED REGISTERED NAME GRAHAM TRADING NAME

MCLAUGHLIN AND HARVEY

Further Information

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