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P-3183 Supply of Bus and Coach Wheel Rims

TRANSLINK

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Oct 2025 at 10:18

Tender

09 May 2025 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, is seeking to procure bus and coach wheel rims through an open competition under the title "P-3183 Supply of Bus and Coach Wheel Rims." The procurement process was initiated as a tender and has reached the award stage as of 9th October 2025. The contract commenced on 1st October 2025 and is set to run initially for three years, with potential extensions of up to two additional years. The total estimated value of the contract is £300,000, with the main procurement category identified as goods, specifically wheels, parts, and accessories. The procurement is governed under Northern Irish devolved regulations and focuses on the United Kingdom, particularly within the region of Northern Ireland (UKN).

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms in the automotive supply industry specializing in wheel production and distribution. Given that the procurement process is conducted via an open and below-threshold framework, it encourages participation from small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it well-suited for businesses seeking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector market. Potential suppliers can benefit from maintaining a strong focus on quality, delivery, and commercial terms, as these are the core metrics of the contract, and secure a place with a prominent public buyer like Translink.

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Notice Title

P-3183 Supply of Bus and Coach Wheel Rims

Notice Description

Supply of bus and coach wheel rims to the Translink fleet. This will be an initial 3-year contract with possible further extensions for up to 2 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract may be extended for further periods of up to and including a total of 24 Months beyond the end of the Initial Contract Period Expiry Date. Full extension terms are included in the P-3183 Translink Commercial Conditions for Supplies Contracts v1.1 included in the document pack.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063615-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34324000 - Wheels, parts and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TYRE-LINE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT

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