Award

P-3170 Supply of Smart Tachograph 2 Units

TRANSLINK

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Nov 2025 at 13:34

Award

04 Nov 2025 at 13:18

Tender

01 Sep 2025 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, concluded with the award for the supply of Smart Tachograph 2 units. This procurement, titled "P-3170 Supply of Smart Tachograph 2 Units," falls under the industry category of transport equipment and auxiliary products. The process, carried out as an open competition below threshold, aimed to secure a contract to support Translink's cross-border vehicle operations. The contract covers a period from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028, with potential extensions up to two additional years. The procurement reached the award stage, with the contract agreement signed on 31st October 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of transport equipment, particularly those specialising in components necessary for cross-border operations. Companies that are capable of providing smart tachograph units and auxiliary products stand to benefit. As the procurement method was open, it encourages diverse competition, making it an ideal opportunity for both large enterprises and SMEs that are familiar with the regulatory framework and have the capacity to deliver the specified equipment. The contract value, amounting to a potential £300,000, presents a lucrative opportunity for suppliers to establish or expand their presence in the public transport sector within the UK.

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Notice Title

P-3170 Supply of Smart Tachograph 2 Units

Notice Description

Translink require a contractor to supply type approved Generation 2 Smart Tachograph units and associated equipment, to support Translink vehicles which need to perform cross border operations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059174
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070843-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKILLRAY TRANSPORT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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