Tender

Pre Market engagement FW127 Professional Services

TRANSLINK

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 15:57

Planning

18 Nov 2025 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Translink involves an open tender titled "Pre Market engagement FW127 Professional Services," focusing on the services category within Northern Ireland, specifically Belfast. The opportunity is divided into two lots: Permanent-Way & Associated Services and Civil & Structural Professional Services. This tender process is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 2 December 2025. This framework aims to establish a comprehensive schedule of rates for each lot, involving a competitive evaluation where suppliers are ranked based on their tender scores. The procurement method employed is below threshold - open competition, and the special regime applicable is utilities.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for consultancies specialising in infrastructure works, structural engineering, and construction-related services. It is particularly well-suited for businesses capable of providing comprehensive professional services for infrastructure projects and civil engineering. Participants have the opportunity to secure a place on an Active and Reserve list, ensuring ongoing engagement with Translink. Successful bidders can establish long-term contracts extending up to four years and potentially engage in future competitions for additional work. This could be a valuable opportunity for firms looking to expand their portfolio in the public transport infrastructure sector in Belfast and further afield.

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Notice Title

Pre Market engagement FW127 Professional Services

Notice Description

It is the intention that this Framework will have 2 Lots, with each Lot having a schedule of rates. Lot 1 Permanent-Way & Associated Services: This Lot will be for the delivery of professional services related to permanent way infrastructure projects and maintenance. Lot 2 Civil & Structural Professional Services: This Lot will be for the provision of civil engineering and structures related professional services. The intention is that the supplier who attains the highest score in this tender will be appointed the Structures Maintenance Supplier. The Structures Maintenance Supplier will be issued a call-off Contract, whereby all work related to Structures Maintenance will be undertaken using this Contract. Other Civil & Structural works will be awarded via a sequence list, direct allocation or mini competition On both Lots there will be an Active and Reserve list. Suppliers will be ranked based on their tender scores.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Permanent-Way & Associated Services:

This Lot will be for the delivery of professional services related to permanent way infrastructure projects and maintenance

Renewal: 4 years (48 months)

Lot 2 Civil & Structural Professional Services:

This Lot will be for the provision of civil engineering and structures related professional services. The intention is that the supplier who attains the highest score in this tender will be appointed the Structures Maintenance Supplier.

Renewal: 4 years (48 months)

Planning Information

Engagement is Questionnaire based. Deadline for submissions is 5pm on 02/12/2025. All submissions must be made via the eTendersNI portal. A cover letter has been provided in the CfT contract documents to support with submissions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e374
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074900-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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