Tender

P-3266 Provision of Vehicle Inspection Services

TRANSLINK

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Tender

07 Oct 2025 at 08:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, seeking to contract for the "P-3266 Provision of Vehicle Inspection Services." This open tender is within the services industry category and is part of a below-threshold open competition procurement method. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with opportunities for submission open until 23rd October 2025. Organisations interested in providing these services must adhere to Northern Irish devolved regulations and have familiarity with DVA or DVSA standards for vehicle inspections. The total estimated contract value is £250,000, with the contract period commencing on 1st December 2025 and concluding on 1st January 2028, with potential renewal options available.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in technical automobile inspection services. Companies well-versed in carrying out condition inspection audits of buses would find this tender particularly suitable. Additionally, organisations that possess in-depth knowledge of the standards set by the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) in Northern Ireland or the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will have a competitive edge. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, and there is also an option to adjust the number and types of vehicles within the contract, providing flexibility and potential for broader service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P-3266 Provision of Vehicle Inspection Services

Notice Description

Translink has a requirement for the Provision of Vehicle Inspection Services. * Carry out independent vehicle condition inspections on a sample of the bus fleet (circa of 100 vehicles) and provide an assessment of the efficacy of the in-house audit function on the basis of same. The sample will include single deck, double deck, and coach type vehicles. * The vehicle condition inspectors shall be experienced vehicle examiners, with experience of carrying out condition inspection audits of buses and familiarity with the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) Northern Ireland standards or The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) standards

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Option to update/vary number and types of vehicles.

Renewal: Up to a maximum period of 60 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a932
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062715-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71631200 - Technical automobile inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
neil.bowers@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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