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Pre-Market Engagement - P-3480 Insurance Claims System 2027

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29 Jul 2026 at 08:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Jul 2026 at 09:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Translink is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a new Insurance Claims Management System. This Pre-Market Engagement (PME) exercise invites input from relevant suppliers in the IT services sector, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The goal is to inform a future tender for the development of the system, with procurement taking place under Northern Irish devolved regulations. Located in Belfast, the procurement exercise has the milestone deadline for registration of interest set for 12:00 on 17th August 2026. This initiative aims to replace the current system starting in January 2028, with the contract period ending in December 2031.

This opportunity is ideal for IT service providers specialising in consulting and software solutions. Businesses focusing on delivering innovative insurance claim management systems stand to benefit by aligning with Translink's requirements in the initial planning phases. By participating in this PME, suppliers can shape potential tender specifications, creating avenues for future business growth and collaboration with a prominent public service entity like Translink. Engaging with this procurement process early could position businesses favourably when tender proceedings begin.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement - P-3480 Insurance Claims System 2027

Notice Description

This is a Pre-Market Engagement exercise (PME) that seeks input from the market to inform the upcoming procurement of a replacement Insurance Claims Management System. Translink are seeking to invite suitable suppliers in this sector to register their interest. NOTE : THIS CFT IS NOT A CALL FOR TENDER. Please download and read the Terms of Reference which is available from the "CfT Documents" area. Your response must be submitted via the secure messaging area of the CfT. The deadline for registration of interest is 12:00 on 17th August 2026. Please note: the procedure selected for this Pre-Market Engagement is not indicative of the procurement procedure to follow.

Planning Information

This is a Pre-Market Engagement exercise (PME) that seeks input from the market to inform the upcoming procurement of a replacement Insurance Claims Management System. Translink are seeking to invite suitable suppliers in this sector to register their interest. NOTE : THIS CFT IS NOT A CALL FOR TENDER. Please download and read the Terms of Reference which is available from the "CfT Documents" area of eTendersNI. Your response must be submitted via the secure messaging area of the CfT. The deadline for registration of interest is 12:00 on 17th August 2026. Please note: the procedure selected for this Pre-Market Engagement is not indicative of the procurement procedure to follow.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071520-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2028 - 31 Dec 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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