Tender

Supply and Install of Controlled Emission Toilet (CET) System

TRANSLINK

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Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, UK, is currently in the tender stage. The project involves the supply and installation of a Controlled Emission Toilet (CET) system at the York Road Depot, with a key focus on railway and tramway locomotives. This open procedure tender, with a gross value estimated at £840,000, falls under the goods industry category, with additional services components. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their proposals by 26th February 2026, while queries regarding the tender need to be submitted by 17th February 2026. The awarded contract is expected to commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude on 30th April 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway systems and associated services, particularly those capable of managing comprehensive installation and training requirements. Companies of various sizes, including SMEs, are encouraged to participate due to the open nature of the procurement process. The successful business will have the chance to collaborate closely with other entities involved in the Northern Ireland Railways facilities improvement works, offering an excellent platform for establishing and enhancing partnerships within the public transport infrastructure sector. Eligible businesses should ensure they meet economic and technical criteria detailed in the tender documents, which can help them expand their portfolio and reinforce their industry presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Install of Controlled Emission Toilet (CET) System

Notice Description

This tender is for the design, fabrication/manufacture, supply & delivery, unloading, storage, erection and installation, supervision of installation, testing, commissioning, staff training and acceptance at the York Road Depot of a CET plant and control system complete with accessories. The successful tenderer shall note that they will be required to collaborate and coordinate with the designer and principal contractor responsible for the overall delivery of the NIR Facilities improvement works at York Road.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060877
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004250-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 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

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