Tender

Supply and Install of Sand Storage and Filling Equipment

TRANSLINK

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Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

Translink, the buyer organisation based in Belfast, UK, is initiating a tender process for the supply and installation of sand storage and filling equipment at their York Road Depot. This procurement falls under the open procedure category for goods and services in the railway and tramway sector. Interested businesses must conduct a mandatory site visit before 9th February 2026, with tender submissions closing on 26th February 2026. The award decision is expected by 1st April 2026. The total estimated value of this tender is £840,000, and the contract is set to commence on 1st May 2026, running until 30th April 2029.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the design, manufacturing, and installation of railway equipment to expand their market reach and collaborate on a significant project within Northern Ireland's transport infrastructure. Companies with experience in managing comprehensive installation projects, from supply and delivery to testing and staff training, will find this opportunity particularly suited to their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their expertise to meet the technical and economic selection criteria as detailed in the tender documents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Install of Sand Storage and Filling Equipment

Notice Description

This tender is for the design, fabrication/manufacture, supply and delivery, unloading, storage, erection and installation, supervision of installation, testing, commissioning, staff training and acceptance at the York Road Depot of the sand storage and filling equipment. The sand filling equipment shall be capable of servicing the replacement Enterprise rolling stock and all existing rolling stock that operates on the Translink network. The installation site is within an existing facility in Belfast. Full address for delivery is Translink, York Road Depot, 1 York Road, Belfast, BT15 3RP. 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. As part of this tender you MUST complete a site visit by no later than 09/02/2026. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0608dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004402-2026
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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