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P-3264 Supply of Fasteners and Associated Fittings

TRANSLINK

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Award

30 Sep 2025 at 12:48

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 09:48

Tender

16 Jul 2025 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "P-3264 Supply of Fasteners and Associated Fittings" was initiated by Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, UK. The tender was conducted under the open procedure method, focusing on the supply of fasteners and associated fittings. The process followed Northern Irish devolved regulations, and it is classified under the industry category of "goods." Covering a broad network across the UK, the contract is valued at approximately £750,000 over an initial 3-year term, with potential extensions totalling an additional 24 months. The award for this procurement was formally completed on 30th September 2025, with the contract active starting from 1st October 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying industrial fasteners, especially SMEs looking to expand their market reach within the utilities sector. The successful bidder, Martin Engineering Supplies Ltd, exemplifies how SMEs can effectively capitalise on such opportunities, offering a direct supply and installation solution across 40 workshop and garage stations. Companies excelling in high-quality manufacturing services and those with the capability to provide comprehensive logistic solutions will find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. This procurement highlights the importance of aligning product offerings with industry standards and regulatory compliance to secure significant business growth through public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

P-3264 Supply of Fasteners and Associated Fittings

Notice Description

Translink requires a competent contractor to supply a range of fastener and associated fittings requirements in relation to this contract. The successful contractor will provide industrial storage cabinets to contain the range which will be supplied via direct line fed to approximately 40 stations across its network of workshops and garages. This will be a 3-year contract with extensions of up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056033
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060887-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44530000 - Fasteners

44531400 - Bolts

44531510 - Bolts and screws

44531520 - Coach bolts and screws

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-06-01

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

MARTIN ENGINEERING SUPPLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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