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title: "Translink Calibration of Tools and Test Equipment for Rail and Bus Ref: P-2261"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032173"
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# Translink Calibration of Tools and Test Equipment for Rail and Bus Ref: P-2261

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032173

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Translink seeks a contractor for the calibration of tools and test equipment relevant to both rail and bus operations. This tender, titled "Translink Calibration of Tools and Test Equipment for Rail and Bus Ref: P-2261", falls under the services category, specifically focusing on calibration services, with a total value of £200,000. The procurement method is open, and submissions are accepted until 18th April 2022. The contract period spans 1800 days, with potential for renewal after an initial period of 5 years. The buying organisation, Translink, is located in Belfast, UK, and is the primary authority overseeing this tender process.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in calibration services and general engineering tools. Firms capable of providing quality calibration for a range of equipment from basic tools to railway-specific devices are well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses interested in long-term contracts and potential renewals could benefit significantly from engaging in this procurement, tapping into the substantial demand for services in the transport sector, particularly for rail and bus systems.

## Notice

Translink requires a competent contractor to carry out calibration of general engineering tools and equipment for both Bus and Rail, ranging from torque bars, pressure gauges, verniers and micrometres to railway specific items like Train Protection Warning System (TPWS) test apparatus and Track Circuit Actuator (TCA) hand-held testers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Translink requires a competent contractor to carry out calibration of general engineering tools and equipment for both Bus and Rail, ranging from torque bars, pressure gauges, verniers and micrometres to railway specific items like Train Protection Warning System (TPWS) test apparatus and Track Circuit Actuator (TCA) hand-held testers.

Renewal: 5 years following initial contract period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006873-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50433000 - Calibration services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2022 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006873-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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