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04 Jun 2026 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has initiated a tender process titled "P-3462 Revenue Generating Sale of Buses and Coaches". The process falls under the 'goods' procurement category within the motor vehicles sector, specifically focusing on buses, coaches, and vehicle parts. The procurement is taking place in the form of a Dynamic Market (DM), designed to form a list of pre-approved suppliers to purchase surplus vehicles. The procurement commenced on 4th June 2026 and is currently active with an extensive end date slated for 31st August 2034. Interested parties are required to submit proposals via the eTendersNI portal, adhering to the Northern Irish devolved regulations that apply to this tender.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in motor vehicles, particularly those dealing with large passenger vehicles and applicable parts. The open procurement method ensures a competitive environment, ideal for firms aiming to expand their market reach into the surplus vehicle sector. Companies capable of engaging in mini competitions through the Dynamic Market framework will find this process beneficial, as it encourages long-term collaboration opportunities through Translink’s structured framework agreement, spanning eight years. Suppliers with strong technical and economic credentials, as outlined in the DM documents, will likely be well-suited to engage in this dynamic procurement landscape.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

P-3462 Revenue Generating Sale of Buses and Coaches

Notice Description

Translink seek to sell end-of-service vehicles and associated parts to suitable suppliers. Translink is establishing a Dynamic Market (DM) to create a select list of pre-approved suppliers that will be invited to bid via mini competitions to purchase batches of surplus vehicles and associated parts, including buses, coaches, and spare parts for vehicles from Translink.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053035-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK13 - Dynamic Market Intention Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Dynamic market
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

34121000 - Buses and coaches

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
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20349 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Not specified

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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