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29 Jun 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

Translink, operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations as a public undertaking, is currently in the tender stage for the procurement titled "P-3467 Supply of Fluid Servicing Line at Fortwilliam Depot." This project involves an upgrade to the service road at the Fortwilliam depot, aiming to enhance the servicing capacity of the NI Railways fleet. The contract encompasses the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a new fluid servicing line system in a live rail depot setting. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this tender is categorised under repair and maintenance services within the utilities sector. Notably, the tender's procurement method is open with a competition below the threshold, and submissions are to be completed electronically by 6 August 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 30 July 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for suppliers specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those experienced in working within live transportation or rail environments. Companies capable of providing technical solutions and managing safety protocols in complex industrial settings are well-positioned to compete. With a budget value of up to GBP 300,000, the contract considerations balance 40% on quality, focussing on technical methodology, and 60% on the financial aspect, specifically pricing schedules. Such a procurement can significantly aid business growth by securing long-term relationships and broadening service offerings within the public transportation infrastructure sector.

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Notice Title

P-3467 Supply of Fluid Servicing Line at Fortwilliam Depot

Notice Description

Translink is seeking a competent Supplier to carry out an upgrade to the service road at Fortwilliam depot to increase the servicing capacity of the NI Railways fleet. This will include the design, supply, installation and commissioning of a new fluid servicing line system within a live rail depot environment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060912-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
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

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

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