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MC093 Winter Maintenance - Snow and Ice Clearance

TRANSLINK

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 12:35

Award

19 Nov 2025 at 13:41

Tender

21 Jul 2025 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, involves a contract titled "MC093 Winter Maintenance - Snow and Ice Clearance." It is categorised under the goods and services industry with a focus on winter-maintenance materials. The contract covers the maintenance of properties across 131 sites in Northern Ireland, managed by Translink's Infrastructure and Projects Division. The process followed an open procurement method, with a contract start date of 15 December 2025 and an initial duration of three years, extendable up to five years. The procurement stage has reached completion, with Saltworks Ltd awarded the contract, which began signature on 11 December 2025.

This tender presents notable business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale companies specialising in winter maintenance services. The focus on de-icing compounds, gritting, and snow clearance aligns with businesses possessing expertise in supplying and managing winter-maintenance materials. The contract's scope provides room for substantial long-term engagement, offering extensions that enhance business continuity in a competitive landscape for those capable of handling comprehensive maintenance and service delivery requirements.

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Notice Title

MC093 Winter Maintenance - Snow and Ice Clearance

Notice Description

Translink's Infrastructure and Projects Division is responsible for maintenance and capital works to all infrastructure, property and structures for Northern Ireland Railways Company, Ulsterbus, Metro and NITHC. Translink operates around 400 properties across 131 sites in Northern Ireland. These properties and buildings serve a diverse range of facilities to support the day-to-day operations of the organization. In order to assist with Translink's programme of maintenance, Translink wishes to appoint one (1) Contractor to supply bagged de-icing compound, inspection and refilling of grit bins and to provide Winter Maintenance services to designated sites throughout the estate to include gritting and snow clearance. The Contract is to be fulfilled by the Contractor, taking account of all maintenance costs for the Winter Maintenance service to deliver the contract requirements. This Scope and Specification document and the associated documents set out the Contract Requirements. The duration of this contract will be a maximum of 5 years in total (a 3 year initial term followed by Page 2 to 6 extension period(s) up to a maximum of 24 months, with the granting of such extensions being at the discretion of the Client). The end date set out in Contract Data Part One will reflect this fact. The anticipated start date is November 2025. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05632e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009429-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

44113910 - Winter-maintenance materials

90620000 - Snow-clearing services

90630000 - Ice-clearing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-06-10

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
stephen.connor2@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SALTWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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