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Multibrand Diagnostic System

Translink

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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21 Sep 2026 at 13:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

06 Oct 2025 at 15:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Translink is procuring replacement multibrand diagnostic systems for its engineering operations. The requirement covers diagnostic devices and industry-specific software used with vehicles, together with associated vehicle repair, maintenance and support services. It is relevant to suppliers of automotive diagnostic equipment, workshop systems, vehicle engineering software and related technical services, particularly those able to support multiple vehicle makes and maintain a diagnostic library. Translink is the public undertaking buyer, based at Great Victoria Street in Belfast. The procurement relates to its bus and coach engineering environment, with the equipment and associated services intended for use in the United Kingdom. The scope also allows additional vehicles to be added to the diagnostic library during the contract.

This procurement has been awarded following a below-threshold open competition under the utilities regime. It was a single lot, marked suitable for SMEs, and the contract was awarded to TEXA U.K. LIMITED. The contract was signed on 1 November 2025 and runs from 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028, with renewal of up to 24 months available, extending the maximum period to 30 November 2030. The awarded contract value is £350,000 excluding VAT, or £420,000 including VAT. The tender deadline was 23 October 2025, with enquiries closing on 16 October 2025. Evaluation used the most advantageous tender basis: technical quality carried 70% and commercial factors 30%.

This outcome identifies a buyer with an established requirement for multibrand vehicle diagnostics across a bus and coach engineering environment. Suppliers should be credible in supplying and supporting diagnostic devices, software and related vehicle maintenance services, with the technical capability to cover multiple makes and integrate additional vehicles into a diagnostic library. Strong technical performance is likely to matter more than price, because technical quality accounted for the larger share of evaluation. Relevant businesses include specialist diagnostic-system manufacturers, authorised distributors, automotive software providers and engineering support organisations. The requirement is suitable for SMEs, but competitors would still need dependable product support, practical workshop knowledge and the capacity to maintain systems throughout a multi-year public transport contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multibrand Diagnostic System

Notice Description

Purchase of replacement diagnostic systems for engineering

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Options to add additional vehicles to the diagnostic library

Renewal: Up to 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a8e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089138-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

33124100 - Diagnostic devices

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

34121000 - Buses and coaches

48100000 - Industry specific software package

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Translink
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
Postcode Area
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

TEXA U.K. LIMITED

Further Information

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