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Technical Support Framework 2026

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29 Jul 2026 at 15:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Translink is procuring a multi-supplier technical support framework for services supporting transport planning, network development, data analysis and inclusive design across its organisation. The requirement is divided between public transport planning and operations, and benchmarking, data collection and market research insights. The work covers transport systems consultancy, business analysis, management consultancy, and market and economic research, including polling and statistics. Translink is a public undertaking based in Belfast, and the framework supports its transport-related activities across Northern Ireland. This opportunity is suited to consultancies and specialist advisers able to combine transport-sector understanding with analytical, research, operational planning or inclusive-design expertise. Suppliers may be relevant to one or both specialist areas, depending on their service capability and experience.

The procurement reached tender: Translink invited offers through an above-threshold open procedure for a closed framework agreement under the utilities regime. Offers were to be submitted electronically through the eTendersNI website by 14 September 2026 at 15:30, with enquiries due by 7 September 2026 at 15:00. The framework has an estimated gross value of £5,000,000, comprising £3,000,000 for public transport planning and operations and £2,000,000 for benchmarking, data collection and market research insights. Both areas use the same evaluation basis: quality weighted at 80% and cost at 20%. The contract period runs from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2029, with renewal available for up to five further years, to a maximum date of 31 October 2034. Awards were due by 1 November 2026.

This opportunity suits established transport consultancies, research firms, data specialists and management advisers with the capacity to deliver varied commissions for a major public transport organisation. Relevant capability includes transport planning and operations, network development, business analysis, benchmarking, data collection, market research, economic research, polling and statistical analysis. Suppliers with experience of inclusive design and of translating evidence into practical transport or organisational decisions may be well placed. The framework allows work to be awarded through secondary competition or direct selection where specific expertise, experience or other factors justify it; a new commission may also relate directly or indirectly to work delivered by an existing service provider. Strong technical quality is central to competition, so bidders should be able to demonstrate robust methods, relevant evidence and dependable delivery across specialist assignments.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

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
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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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2026Expired
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

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

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