Tender

Bus Shelter Contract Management (Pre Market Engagement)

TRANSLINK

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Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 17:38

Summary of the contracting process

Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, United Kingdom, is conducting a pre-market engagement exercise for a contract concerning Bus Shelter management. This process is part of a selective procurement method under the Competitive Flexible Procedure. Although not a call for tender, it seeks market input to shape an upcoming procurement initiative. The focus falls within the services category, involving construction materials, advertising, and related structures, under CPV classifications, with an estimated contract value of £500,000. The tender period closes on 10th June 2026, while inquiries can be made until 15th May 2026. The associated contract could commence from 1st April 2027 and might be extended until as late as 31st March 2037, allowing up to a five-year renewal.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in construction services, advertising services, or civil engineering, given its comprehensive scope covering bus shelter structures and associated components. The SME-friendly nature of this engagement implies that small and medium enterprises are particularly encouraged to contribute insights during this phase, potentially positioning themselves favourably for the formal procurement round. By participating in this pre-market engagement, businesses can influence contract specifications, enhancing alignment with market capabilities, and thereby possibly securing advantageous positions in future competitive tenders.

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Notice Title

Bus Shelter Contract Management (Pre Market Engagement)

Notice Description

Translink is undertaking a Pre-Market Engagement exercise (PME) that seeks input from the market to inform the upcoming procurement for Bus Shelter contract management. NOTE: This is not a call for tender. Instructions for participants which is available from the "CFT Documents" area of eTendersNI. Your response to this market engagement questionnaire MUST BE submitted as an attachment via the secure messaging function of the CfT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068fd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040202-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

44100000 - Construction materials and associated items

44210000 - Structures and parts of structures

44212321 - Bus shelters

44420000 - Goods used in construction

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 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
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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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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