Tender

P-3370 Supply of Double Deck Diesel Buses

TRANSLINK

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

12 Feb 2026 at 11:15

Planning

13 Jan 2026 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, United Kingdom, is actively seeking tenders for the supply of wheelchair-accessible, low emission diesel double deck buses under a Single Supplier Framework. This procurement, listed as "P-3370", falls under the industry category "Buses and coaches" and is being conducted through a selective procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure. The current tender stage requires electronic submissions by the deadline of 10th March 2026, with an anticipated award period concluding on 31st May 2026. Vendors should note that Stage 1 involves qualification, technical, and financial submission, followed by negotiations and final offers from the top two scoring suppliers.

This opportunity is particularly favourable for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying vehicles meeting the criteria of diesel low emission buses. The procurement method allows companies to showcase their technical and financial strengths, rewarding submissions based on the most advantageous tender, weighted 60% on technical aspects and 40% on financial aspects. Businesses with capabilities in sustainable transport solutions stand to benefit significantly from this contract, valued at £60 million GBP, with potential growth through renewals up to five years. The framework agreement aims to foster a long-term supplier relationship for innovative transport solutions within Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

P-3370 Supply of Double Deck Diesel Buses

Notice Description

Translink are seeking to establish a Single Supplier Framework aimed at delivering a cost effective and agile means to supply wheelchair accessible, diesel low emission, double deck buses used for stage-carriage operations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: As outlined in tender documents

Renewal: Up to 60 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060507
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012774-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2034-02-01

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
TLN Northern Ireland

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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