Tender

P-3371 Digital Competency Management System - Main Supplier

TRANSLINK

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 15:39

Planning

29 Jan 2026 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

Translink, a public undertaking headquartered in Belfast, United Kingdom, is actively seeking suppliers for its Digital Competency Management System - Main Supplier project. This procurement process is located within the software and information systems industry category and is being managed as an open procedure. Businesses interested in this tender must submit their responses via the eTendersNI portal by 24th February 2026. The procurement is in the tender stage, with a contract period set to commence on 24th March 2026, and may extend up to 2034. The estimated contract value is £1,200,000, with an award scheduled by 11th March 2026.

The opportunity provided by this tender is substantial for firms specialising in digital solutions for competency management, particularly those experienced with rail operations. The project seeks to implement a system that automates scheduling, manages assessments, and replaces paper files with secure digital records. Companies with strong capabilities in software development, system implementation, and technical support for digital management platforms are well-suited to compete. The special utilities regime and the open nature of the procedure make it accessible to a broader range of businesses, enhancing their potential for growth through long-term engagement with Translink, a recognised authority in Northern Ireland's public transportation sector.

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Notice Title

P-3371 Digital Competency Management System - Main Supplier

Notice Description

Translink is seeking a competent supplier to provide a Digital Competency Management System for Rail Operational staff. The initial period of the contract will be for 5 years with possible extensions of up to 36 months. Further details of the requirements are detailed within the tender documents. 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Any period(s) up to and including an additional 36 months.

Planning Information

Initial market research was conducted with three companies working in the field of rail industry competency management software. Through industry contacts and internet search, Translink identified three organisations as potential providers: Assesstech, Velociti, and Rail Professional Development. These companies were introduced to Translink's anticipated project requirements: implementation of a Digital Competency Management System (DCMS) - a single, secure digital platform that replaces paper files, automates scheduling, and enables live, tablet-based assessments. The suppliers provided virtual demonstrations of existing software. Full PME reporting is logged on Translink internal systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061214
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008161-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 23 Mar 2031 Over 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
Megan Reeves
Contact Email
etni@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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