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01 Jul 2026 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, has initiated a procurement process titled "FW131 - General Property Maintenance South" in the services industry category. This process involves establishing a framework for general property maintenance across various locations in Northern Ireland, including railway and bus stations, offices, and other facilities under the management of the Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company (NITHC). The tender, currently in active status, follows a competitive flexible procedure and is categorised under a selective procurement method. Interested parties must submit their responses via the eTendersNI portal by the expression of interest deadline of 12th August 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 29th July 2026. The award period is scheduled to end by 30th November 2026, while the framework contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2027 and could run through to 31st December 2030, with potential extensions available.

This tender opens up significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in repair and maintenance services of building installations, with an estimated total value of £40,000,000. The framework allows for up to five participants, offering roles as either a Primary or one of the four Secondary Suppliers, creating avenues for businesses to establish ongoing collaboration with Translink. The competitive process includes direct allocation or a mini-competition for work packages exceeding £100,000, a substantial opportunity for businesses capable of fulfilling comprehensive property maintenance needs. Those with expertise in maintaining transport facilities and infrastructures, as well as experience in handling contracts of significant value, are well-suited to compete for this provision of services within the specified framework.

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Notice Title

FW131 - General Property Maintenance South

Notice Description

Translink is establishing a Framework for the provision of general property maintenance works. The Client's Property Department is responsible for maintenance, minor works and capital projects in respect of all property for Northern Ireland Railways, Ulsterbus, Metro and NITHC. This includes the following: Railway Stations, Bus Stations, Offices, Shops, Retail Units, Infrastructure Storage Facilities, Bus/Rail Yards / Hard Standings, Warehouses, Engineering Workshops and Garages, Fuel and Wash Facilities, Integrated Bus and Rail Facilities, Park and Ride Facilities, Multi Story Car Parks, Pedestrian bridges, Associated infrastructure and services such as roads, water, drainage, Railway station platforms incl. canopies * Pedestrian walkways, Cycleways, access paths and Station Signage. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 4 x 12month extension options

Renewal: 4 x 12month extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c1a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061901-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2033-03-30

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

Further Information

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