Tender

Pre-Market Engagement: C0901 Supply of TETRA Cab Radio Antennas

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This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Apr 2025 at 13:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

15 Apr 2025 at 13:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, has initiated a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) process to identify potential suppliers for its project titled "Pre-Market Engagement: C0901 Supply of TETRA Cab Radio Antennas". This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically aerials and reflectors. The PME is seeking suppliers with a proven record in delivering train-borne antenna solutions. The process is open and below threshold, allowing for broad competition. Submissions for this pre-market engagement must be completed by 8 May 2025 via the eTendersNI platform. The engagement is being conducted under Northern Irish devolved regulations and targets SMEs, with the project slated to commence on 1 February 2026 and conclude on 31 January 2027.

This tender process presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in radio communication equipment, particularly those experienced in providing solutions for railway systems. Companies that engage in the PME will have the chance to showcase their products and potentially partner with Translink for the upcoming upgrades to the Northern Ireland Railways' cab-wayside radio system. SMEs that can offer innovative and reliable TETRA cab radio antennas will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their footprint in the public utility sector, while also contributing to the enhancement of Northern Ireland's transport infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement: C0901 Supply of TETRA Cab Radio Antennas

Notice Description

Translink is issuing this Pre-Market Engagement (PME) notice to identify potential suppliers and determine what train-borne antenna solutions are available in the market. Translink therefore invites interested suppliers, with a proven record in the delivery of these types of products, to engage with Translink and complete the associated questionnaire. The aim of this Pre-Market Engagement is to afford interested Suppliers an opportunity to identify themselves, and their suitable products, for Translink's consideration for the forthcoming onboard radio installation. This is NOT a call for Tender. Please see notes on eTendersNI.

Planning Information

Translink is issuing this Pre-Market Engagement (PME) to identify potential suppliers and determine what train-borne antenna solutions are available in the market. Translink therefore invites interested suppliers, with a proven record in the delivery of these types of products, to engage with Translink and complete the associated questionnaire. This will be published on eTendersNI with full detail on how to complete and return questionnaires.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05033f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015273-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32352000 - Aerials and reflectors

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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