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Summary of the contracting process

Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has initiated a procurement process under the legal framework of the UK Public Procurement Act 2023. The procurement process is titled "P-3449 Supply of Bus, Coach and Support Vehicle Replacement Parts", part of a dynamic market for vehicle parts and materials essential for Translink’s fleet. The process began on 20th May 2026, with a framework agreement spanning from 2026 to 2034. This procurement targets the goods industry, specifically parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines, and is structured as an open procurement method under special utilities regulation. Key updates to the procurement have occurred as recently as 30th June 2026.

This tender represents notable growth opportunities for vehicle manufacturers, direct suppliers, or suppliers to fleet-operating companies, particularly those skilled in providing bus, coach, and support vehicle replacement parts. The dynamic nature of the agreement allows for multiple small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage, fostering a competitive landscape rich in opportunity across the United Kingdom. Suppliers like Road Trucks Ltd, Qualvecom Ltd, and others, already participating, underscore the tender's capacity to support substantial business development within the vehicle parts industry. This process promotes participation and competitiveness without imposed submission fees, opening pathways for a wide array of businesses to bid, strengthen their market presence, and secure long-term contracts with a pivotal public transport entity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

P-3449 Supply of Bus, Coach and Support Vehicle Replacement Parts

Notice Description

Translink is establishing a Dynamic Market (DM) consisting of Vehicle Manufacturers or Direct Suppliers or suppliers to a Fleet Operating Company from which it will be able to procure parts and materials to support its fleet of vehicles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ce9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061039-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK15 - Dynamic Market Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Dynamic market
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34300000 - Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 20348 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

A.W.D DWIGHT & SONS (ENGINEERS) LTD TRADING AS IMPERIAL ENGINEERING

AUTORADZ

BALLYMENA ENGINE SPARES

BAMFORD BUS COMPANY (T/A WRIGHTBUS

DAVY ENGINEERING

DENNISON COMMERCIALS

ENGINE & TRUCK (NI

FILTRATION CONTROL

FYFES VEHICLE & ENGINEERING SUPPLIES

GRANNING LYNX

HEAVY DUTY PARTS

LPW (EUROPE

MARTIN ENGINEERING SUPPLIES

PARTLINE

PSV TRANSPORT SYSTEMS

QUALVECOM

ROAD TRUCKS

TBF THOMPSON DAF TRUCKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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