This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Jun 2026 at 10:51

Planning

22 Apr 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

Translink, a public undertaking in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is actively seeking suppliers for the procurement of a Road/Rail Recovery Vehicle intended for use on the Northern Ireland Railways network. The process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure being utilised. Interested parties are required to submit their responses through the eTendersNI portal before 29 June 2026. The procurement is classified under the category of "Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts," and the contract is expected to start in August 2026, running initially for three years with possible extensions. The procurement is valued at £750,000, excluding VAT.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in railway maintenance, vehicle manufacturing, and safety equipment. Organisations with expertise in creating custom vehicles and providing comprehensive technical support will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their capabilities. The procurement is designed to ensure rapid response to railway incidents, hence businesses adept in innovative engineering solutions, ensuring lightweight yet robust tooling and vehicle design, are encouraged to participate. The contract emphasises both technical and price competitiveness, providing an advantageous entry point for those looking to expand their portfolios in the rail sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

P-3372 Supply of Road Rail Recovery Vehicle

Notice Description

Translink are seeking to purchase a Road/Rail Recovery Vehicle for use on the Northern Ireland Railways rail network. To ensure Translink can react effectively to a major safety accident and/or incident on the railway the following are required: 1. A 'fit for purpose' Road/Rail Recovery Vehicle available and ready to be actioned when a major safety accident and/or incident on the railway occurs. 2. A full suite of safe and lightweight tooling available and stored within the Road/Rail Recovery Vehicle for prompt response (the tooling must be suitable for current/future rolling stock). The initial period of the contract will be for 3 years with possible extensions of up to 12 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

Options: Provision for additional costs as outlined in the tender documents (pricing schedule).

Renewal: Any period(s) up to and including 12 months.

Planning Information

This Pre-Market Engagement exercise is being undertaken for the following purposes as defined under the Procurement Act 2023: Finding Suitable Suppliers - Identifying businesses that can provide the necessary goods, services, or works. Supporting Suppliers - Helping businesses (especially smaller ones) prepare for the opportunity. We are therefore seeking to engage with suppliers in line with the above objectives for the supply and delivery of a Road/Rail Recovery Vehicle. Suppliers interested in learning more about this upcoming procurement are requested to contact Translink Procurement Department FAO Megan Reeves. You must quote "P-3372 Road Rail Recovery Vehicle" in the subject line to ensure queries are routed to the correct team. Please contact us via eTendersNI or by emailing procurement@translink.co.uk by 6 May 2026. Translink will review all expressions of interest received from the marketplace and will contact suitable suppliers to organise meetings via Teams or face-to-face before the engagement deadline published in this notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051811-2026
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

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

34620000 - Rolling stock

34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons

34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
11 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 3-4 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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, TLN0 Northern Ireland, TLN06 Belfast

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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