Planning

Translink's Bus Shelter Contract Management

TRANSLINK

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Planning

30 Apr 2026 at 17:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Translink, the public transport provider based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Bus Shelter Contract Management project. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting industrial machinery, construction materials, bus shelters, and advertising services. Translink has launched a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) to seek input from the market, with the deadline for submission of responses set for 12:00 on 15 May 2026. The initial engagement is scheduled to conclude on 30 June 2026, ensuring stakeholders have ample time to provide feedback. The contract is planned for implementation from April 2027 to March 2032, with a potential extension until 2037. This procurement process is a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the United Kingdom's Northern Ireland region and is governed by the relevant devolved regulations.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses offering services related to bus shelter management, industrial machinery, construction materials, and advertising. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate as the procurement process considers their suitability. The long-term nature of the contract, with possibilities for extension, provides a stable growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public transportation infrastructure. Businesses with a strong presence in the Northern Irish market, especially those that have experience with utilities and public undertakings, will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Translink's Bus Shelter Contract Management

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. * The deadline for submissions of completed questionnaires is 12.00 on 15 May 2026. * It is anticipated a meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams wc 15 June 2026. * Based on the information provided, you may be invited to a Microsoft Teams meeting, and an invitation will be sent accordingly to the attendee(s). It is the intention to publish a CfT with a Brief Scope of Description of Requirement and PME Questionnaire with instructions for completion.

Planning Information

The aim of this pre-Market Engagement is to afford interested Suppliers an opportunity to identify points that would be useful for Translink to consider in structing a future tender opportunity to ensure the awarded contract is based on an approach that will meet Translink's needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068fd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040203-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

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

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

CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

44100000 - Construction materials and associated items

44212321 - Bus shelters

44420000 - Goods used in construction

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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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