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29 Jul 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Translink, a public undertaking operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations. Titled "Technical Support Framework 2026," this tender falls within the services category, specifically targeting Transport systems consultancy services, Business analysis consultancy services, General management consultancy services, and Market and economic research. The process is set in Belfast, UK, with a procurement stage currently in the tender phase. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 7th September 2026, and a submission deadline by 14th September 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure with a framework agreement that may involve secondary competition and direct selection, managed electronically via http://etendersni.gov.uk/. The contract, valued at £5,000,000, is split into two active lots focusing on Public Transport Planning and Operations, and Benchmarking, Data Collection, Market Research Insights.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering consultancy services related to transport planning, data analysis, and inclusive design. Companies with expertise in these areas, especially those with experience as secondary competition winners or legacy service providers, will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. The technical support framework structure suggests sustained engagement, with contracts potentially extending up to eight years, including renewals, thereby offering substantial revenue potential and strategic partnership development within the transport sector. Enterprises with robust skills in management, business analysis, and research will find themselves well-positioned to bid for and succeed in this procurement opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Technical Support Framework 2026

Notice Description

This is a multi-supplier Technical Support Framework, comprising two specialist LOTS. To support transport planning, network development, data analysis and inclusive design activities across the organisation.

Lot Information

Public Transport Planning and Operations

This is a multi-supplier Technical Support Framework, comprising two specialist LOTS. To support transport planning, network development, data analysis and inclusive design activities across the organisation.

Renewal: up to and including 5 years

Benchmarking, Data Collection, Market Research Insights

This is a multi-supplier Technical Support Framework, comprising two specialist LOTS. To support transport planning, network development, data analysis and inclusive design activities across the organisation.

Renewal: up to and including 5 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071824-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
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
Not specified

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

Further Information

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