Planning

Translink Bus Fleet and Train Fleet - Automatic Passenger Counting

TRANSLINK

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Planning

01 Jul 2025 at 09:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Translink, the buying organisation, is focused on the supply, installation, and maintenance of Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) Systems for their bus and train fleet. This is a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) stage, part of the planning process, and is seeking input from potential suppliers. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Translink is operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, and this procurement process falls under the goods and services category. Interested parties can participate by submitting a PME questionnaire available from Maria Nixon via email, with a deadline for submission by 5pm Wednesday, 16th July 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in statistical software packages and real-time passenger information systems to engage in a procurement process that could support growth. The contract, estimated at £1.8 million gross, is particularly suitable for SMEs. Opportunities exist in delivering high-tech solutions to improve Translink's transportation services in the region, with a contract period starting from 31st August 2026, and lasting until 31st August 2031, with potential for renewal up until 2033. The engagement at this stage allows businesses to align their offerings with Translink’s needs, providing a platform for innovation and collaboration within the utilities sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Translink Bus Fleet and Train Fleet - Automatic Passenger Counting

Notice Description

This is a Prior Information Notice to seek engagement with the market place to gather information associated with the supply, installation and maintenance contract of Automatic Passenger Counting Systems across the Translink bus and train fleet. NOTE : THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR TENDER.

Planning Information

This PME notice to seek engagement with the marketplace to gather information associated with the supply, installation and maintenance of Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) Systems across the Translink bus and train fleet. To this end the Translink wish to engage with potential suppliers to obtain a market view of the potential requirements. A Preliminary Market Engagement questionnaire is available from maria.nixon@translink.co.uk and is to be completed and returned by no later than 5pm Wednesday 16th July 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05567a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036320-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48463000 - Statistical software package

48813200 - Real-time passenger information system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
Maria Nixon
Contact Email
maria.nixon@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
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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