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title: "P-1875 Ticket Roll Stock - For use by Translink's Group of operating companies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f43e"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# P-1875 Ticket Roll Stock - For use by Translink's Group of operating companies

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f43e

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## Summary

Translink, the contracting authority based in Belfast, has initiated a procurement process titled "P-1875 Ticket Roll Stock" for the supply of printed ticket rolls compatible with their Wayfarer ticketing equipment utilized across their services including Metro, NI Railways, and Ulsterbus. The procurement method is an open procedure, and this tender is currently in the award stage with contracts active as of 28 February 2022. The total contract value is estimated at £600,000, and the anticipated start date for the delivery of goods is early February 2022. Interested suppliers should note that the tender period concluded on 8 December 2021, and a standstill period of at least 10 calendar days is incorporated following the contract award notification.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the printed matter and ticketing solutions industry, particularly those experienced in delivering goods compatible with transport systems. Businesses that specialise in producing transport tickets or other related printed materials may find it advantageous to engage with Translink, especially given the ongoing enhancements to ticketing technology within the transport framework. With the possibility of further calls for competition following the initial contract period, potential suppliers should consider positioning themselves to capitalise on future procurement opportunities within the urban transport sector.

## Notice

The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink's requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. Translink is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced organisation to provide ticket roll stock; the requirement is for the production and delivery of ticket rolls that are compatible with the range of Wayfarer ticketing equipment used by their three operating companies, namely Metro, NI Railways and Ulsterbus. Please be aware that Translink is currently deploying new ticket machine devices across the bus and rail network. The anticipated start date is early Feb 2022 however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserves the right to accept part of any Tender from one or any number of Tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink's requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. Translink is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced organisation to provide ticket roll stock; the requirement is for the production and delivery of ticket rolls that are compatible with the range of Wayfarer ticketing equipment used by their three operating companies, namely Metro, NI Railways and Ulsterbus. Please be aware that Translink is currently deploying new ticket machine devices across the bus and rail network. The anticipated start date is early Feb 2022 however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserves the right to accept part of any Tender from one or any number of Tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.

Options: After initial 3 year period there are options to extend. 1st Option for a period of 2 years 2nd Option for a period of 1 year.

Renewal: After initial 3 year period there are options to extend. 1st Option for a period of 2 years 2nd Option for a period of 1 year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005443-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Translink may make a call for competition at the end of the initial contract period or after options have been taken. Translink reserve the right to make a call for competition at any point deemed appropriate by Translink and may make no call for competition should the requirement no longer be classified by Translink as recurring. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSLINK |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7LX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BPC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22459000 - Tickets
- 34980000 - Transport tickets

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2022 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005443-2022
- 5 Nov 2021 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027857-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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