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P-3182 Supply of Bus and Coach Glass

TRANSLINK

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Award

29 May 2025 at 10:22

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Translink, a prominent UK-based transport provider, involves the "P-3182 Supply of Bus and Coach Glass" contract. This contract, targeting the safety glass industry within the goods category, was critical for supporting engineering maintenance at Translink’s various sites across Northern Ireland. Initiated as an open tender and proceeding to the award stage, the contract was signed on 29th May 2025 with PSV GLASS GLAZING LIMITED as the supplier. The total value of the contract is poised at £6,000,000, encompassing a three-year initial term with a possibility of a two-year extension. The submission deadline was set for 24th March 2025, marking a key phase in the transparent and competitive procurement method outlined by Translink.

This tender offers a robust growth opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of safety glass and related automotive components. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality materials with efficient logistics are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The open procedure aligns with the goals of small to medium enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by PSV GLASS GLAZING LIMITED, who successfully secured the contract. Business growth is propelled by the substantial contract value and extended engagement period, fostering long-term partnerships while contributing to the public transport infrastructure development in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

P-3182 Supply of Bus and Coach Glass

Notice Description

Translink carries out engineering maintenance of its Bus Fleet at various Translink's sites throughout Northern Ireland and requires a competent contractor to support this effort with the supply and delivery of Bus and Coach Glass. Your proposal MUST be submitted within eTendersNI portal, via this CfT. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Translink carries out engineering maintenance of its Bus Fleet at various Translink's sites throughout Northern Ireland and requires a competent contractor to support this effort with the supply and delivery of Bus and Coach Glass. Your proposal MUST be submitted within eTendersNI portal, via this CfT. No other method of submission will be accepted. Additional information: Total Contract value over the life of the contract is PS6,000,000. (3 year initial term with the option to extend for a further 24 months).

Renewal: As stated in the tender documents. The initial contract period is for 36 months with the option to extend the contract by a further 24 month period. The total estimated contract value stated above is based on the total life of the contract (including extensions)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e518
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028395-2025
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

39299200 - Safety glass

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 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
Chris Clarke
Contact Email
chris.clarke@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
TLN0 Northern Ireland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PSV GLASS GLAZING

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