Planning

Digitalised First Use Safety Checks (FUSC)

TRANSLINK

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PlanningUpdate

01 Jul 2025 at 10:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Jul 2025 at 09:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Translink, a public undertaking operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, is planning a procurement process for the supply, installation, and maintenance of Digitalised First Use Safety Checks (FUSC) across its bus fleet. The procurement, falling under the goods category with additional services aspects, is currently in the planning stage. Business engagement is encouraged through a Preliminary Market Engagement questionnaire due by 5pm on 16th July 2025. The project is valued at approximately £150,000 (net) but grossing up to £180,000, with a contract period potentially extending from 31st August 2025 to 31st August 2030 and possibly up to 2032. The procurement addresses compliance and document creation software, located in the UKN06 region, Belfast, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in compliance and document creation software, as well as maintenance services. Companies with expertise in digital safety checks and fleet management systems are well-positioned to leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and gain a foothold in the public transport sector. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find the suitability criteria favourable, providing an opportunity for smaller businesses to compete effectively. With renewal options available, successful bidders could enjoy a long-term strategic partnership with Translink, enhancing business growth and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digitalised First Use Safety Checks (FUSC)

Notice Description

This PME notice to seek engagement with the marketplace to gather information associated with the supply, installation and maintenance of Digitalised First Use Safety Checks (FUSC) across the Translink bus fleet that will help to shape the sourcing strategy for this project. 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.

Planning Information

This PME notice to seek engagement with the marketplace to gather information associated with the supply and maintenance of Digitalised First Use Safety Checks (FUSC) across the Translink bus fleet that will help to shape the sourcing strategy for this project. 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-05567c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036342-2025
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

48170000 - Compliance software package

48310000 - Document creation software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
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 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 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
TLN06 Belfast
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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