Tender

Review, Audit and Appeal of the 2026 Revaluation Professional Services

TRANSLINK

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

19 May 2025 at 15:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

19 May 2025 at 14:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, UK, is currently active in its tender process for the provision of professional services aimed at reviewing, auditing, and appealing the property Net Annual Values for Ulsterbus/Metro, NI Railways, and NITHC commercial properties. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically real estate and evaluation consultancy services. The process follows an open competition method and is regulated by Northern Irish devolved regulations, with the legal basis outlined by UKPGA 2023/54. While in the tender stage, key dates include the enquiry and tender period ending on 2nd June 2025, followed by the contract period commencing on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 1st April 2029. The proceedings are part of a special utilities regime and are set below the threshold.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the real estate consultancy and evaluation sectors to establish or strengthen their presence in the Northern Irish market. The process invites professional advisors with expertise in land management services and property evaluation to engage in an open competition. Smaller enterprises, as well as established consultancies capable of offering bespoke advice and comprehensive audits, may find this tender particularly beneficial for growth. By participating in the pre-market engagement and subsequent tender process, businesses can not only contribute to shaping the tender structure but also potentially secure a long-term contract with Translink, aligning with their strategic service capabilities and expansion objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Review, Audit and Appeal of the 2026 Revaluation Professional Services

Notice Description

Translink is seeking to appoint a professional advisor to review, audit and appeal as appropriate the property Net Annual Values for Ulsterbus/Metro, NI Railways and NITHC commercial properties. The aim of this pre-Market Engagement is to afford interested Suppliers an opportunity to identify points that would be useful for Translink to consider in structing a future tender opportunity to ensure the awarded contract is based on an approach that will meet Translink's needs. Objective of this Pre-Market Engagement Exercise: - is to understand the views from the suppliers that will or may be interested in this procurement opportunity - understand the capabilities of Suppliers to meet the Client's requirements and - provide interested Suppliers with an opportunity to inform the tender structure and the duration of any awarded agreement It is the intention to publish a CfT with a PME Questionnaire and Covering letter with instructions for completion. Please note, this is not a call for tender and is no indication of the Procurement process to follow.

Planning Information

Translink is seeking to appoint a professional advisor to review and appeal as appropriate the property Net Annual Values for Ulsterbus/Metro, NI Railways and NITHC commercial properties. The aim of this pre-Market Engagement is to afford interested Suppliers an opportunity to identify points that would be useful for Translink to consider in structing a future tender opportunity to ensure the awarded contract is based on an approach that will meet Translink's needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05175f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022825-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

70000000 - Real estate services

70332100 - Land management services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Apr 2029 3-4 years
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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