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P-3477 Ballast Regulator - Brush Box and Dust Suppression System

Translink

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Sep 2026 at 16:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

15 Sep 2026 at 16:18

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Jul 2026 at 10:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Translink bought a replacement brush box assembly and an upgraded high-pressure water dust-suppression system for a USP5000 ballast regulator used on the Northern Ireland Railways network. The supply includes the complete brush box assembly and integrated dust-suppression equipment, together with installation, testing and commissioning, documentation, warranty and technical support. This is a specialist railway maintenance vehicle and associated equipment requirement, rather than general rail services or routine vehicle maintenance. The equipment is for use on Northern Ireland’s rail network.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Plasser UK Ltd. The award was made on 15 September 2026, and the contract was signed on 30 September 2026. Its value is £371,000 excluding VAT (£445,200 including VAT). The contract runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027, with possible extensions of up to six months, to a maximum end date of 31 March 2028. The tender used an open procedure and had one lot. Two bids were received. Evaluation weighted the technical envelope at 40% and the financial envelope at 60%; the technical criteria were set out in the procurement documents. The lot was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The award demonstrates demand from Translink for specialist ballast-regulator equipment that combines a replacement brush box with high-pressure water dust suppression. Suppliers competing for a similar requirement would need to provide a fully integrated solution and have the capability to install, test and commission it for rail-network use. They would also need to support delivery with appropriate technical documentation, warranty cover and ongoing technical assistance. This is a focused supply-and-integration opportunity for businesses experienced with railway maintenance vehicles and their associated systems, rather than suppliers offering unrelated rail goods or services. The award to Plasser UK Ltd provides a benchmark for the type of supplier selected; the tender’s assessment placed greater weight on price than on the technical envelope, while still giving technical quality substantial weight.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P-3477 Ballast Regulator - Brush Box and Dust Suppression System

Notice Description

Purchase of a replacement Brush Box assembly and Dust Suppression System for USP5000 Ballast Regulator for use on the Northern Ireland Railways rail network. The Supplier shall provide a fully integrated solution including: * Replacement Brush Box assembly (complete) * Upgrade to high pressure water Dust Suppression System * Installation, testing, and commissioning * Documentation, warranty, and technical support. The initial period of the contract will be for 12 months with possible extensions of up to 6 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Any period(s) up to and including 6 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092542-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£371,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£371,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Translink
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Plasser UK Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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