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title: "FW108 Specification, Procurement, Operation and Maintain"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c37c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TRANSLINK"
published: "2023-04-24"
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# FW108 Specification, Procurement, Operation and Maintain

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c37c

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process involves a tender titled "FW108 Specification, Procurement, Operation and Maintain" issued by Translink, a buyer based in Belfast, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to repair, maintenance, and associated services for railways and other equipment. Translink aims to establish a framework with qualified economic operators to support the maintenance of rail vehicles for a 5-year initial term with renewal options. The deadline for submission is 24th May 2023 at 15:00 GMT, and bids must remain valid until 20th November 2023.

This opportunity presents businesses in the rail maintenance industry a chance to engage with Translink for long-term service provision. Companies with expertise in railway maintenance and resources to support the capital and maintenance works of Translink would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The procurement method is selective through a restricted procedure, allowing for tailored submissions that meet Translink's specific requirements and service standards.

## Notice

Translink wish to establish a framework of suitably qualified economic operators to provide a safe, efficient, and effective method for engaging third party resources to support the Client team for the Operation, Maintenance of Possession Only Rail Vehicles (PORVs) to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. It is anticipated the Framework will commence Quarter 1 2024 and will be for an initial 5 year term with 3 further annual extension options. Your response must be submitted via this Call for Tender (CfT). Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. NO OTHER METHOD OF SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Translink wish to establish a framework of suitably qualified economic operators to provide a safe, efficient, and effective method for engaging third party resources to support the Client team for the Operation, Maintenance of Possession Only Rail Vehicles (PORVs) to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. It is anticipated the Framework will commence Quarter 1 2024 and will be for an initial 5 year term with 3 further annual extension options. Your response must be submitted via this Call for Tender (CfT). Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. NO OTHER METHOD OF SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Options: 3 further annual renewal options

Renewal: After 5 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011629-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | After 5 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | £1 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2023 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011629-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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