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Enterprise Fleet Replacement Project

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20 Jan 2026 at 12:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Enterprise Fleet Replacement Project" was spearheaded by Translink, a UK-based buyer. This project involved establishing an eight-year framework by Irish Rail and Northern Ireland Railways for the replacement of cross-border trains between Belfast and Dublin. With a focus on rolling stock within the goods category, the procurement process utilized a selective method, specifically a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The procurement has reached the award stage, commencing from 25th November 2025, and has since been completed with an active status. The procurement value is significant, amounting to EUR 650,000,000, and the awarded supplier is Stadler Rail Schweiz AG. Delivery is centred on Dublin Connolly Train Station, with the primary location of impact being Ireland.

This tender presents numerous avenues for growth, especially for businesses involved in railway manufacturing and infrastructure development. Large-scale suppliers specializing in rolling stock manufacturing are well-suited to undertake projects of this magnitude due to their capacity to handle substantial orders and meet specific quality and cost criteria. Businesses looking to expand into cross-border railway services will find this project particularly beneficial as it strengthens connectivity between key cities in the UK and Ireland. Suppliers with a strategic approach towards both methodology and commercial costings had an opportunity to secure their involvement, given the procurement's emphasis on these criteria. The framework agreement also indicates long-term collaboration opportunities with the regional rail authorities, promising sustained engagement and potential for future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enterprise Fleet Replacement Project

Notice Description

Establishment of 8 year Framework by Irish Rail and Northern Ireland Railways for replacement of Cross border Belfast to Dublin Trains

Lot Information

Lot 1

Establishment of 8 year Framework by Irish Rail and Northern Ireland Railways for replacement of Cross border Belfast to Dublin Trains

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004805-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34620000 - Rolling stock

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£650,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Translink
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Stadler Rail Schweiz AG

Further Information

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