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Bus and Coach Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and Telematics

TRANSLINK

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08 Jul 2026 at 18:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Translink, the buying organisation based in Belfast, United Kingdom, is currently in the tender stage for the project titled "Bus and Coach Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and Telematics." This procurement falls under the category of goods with additional service elements, focusing on vehicle location systems. The procurement process is a competitive flexible procedure under the selective method. Interested parties should note the tender period ends on 13 August 2026, with the award period concluding on 1 November 2026. Deliveries will be made within Northern Ireland, and the contract period is expected to start on 30 November 2026, extending up to 31 October 2032, with a potential renewal option of up to 24 months.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle telematics and AVL technology. Companies with expertise in large-scale deployments and flexible system integration tailored to public transport fleets will find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities. The contract's significant value of up to £3,000,000 indicates robust financial opportunity, making it attractive for businesses aiming to expand their operations within the public sector. Businesses well-versed in delivering under competitive procedural frameworks and adapting to regulatory requirements, such as the Procurement Act 2023, are well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus and Coach Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and Telematics

Notice Description

Appointment of supplier to provide Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and Telematics across the Translink Bus Fleet

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Option to vary fleet of vehicles system(s) are installed into

Renewal: Any period up to 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064427-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42961300 - Vehicle location system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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