---
title: "P-2474 C0958 Supply of Ballast Cleaning System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03dc5c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSLINK"
published: "2024-08-12"
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# P-2474 C0958 Supply of Ballast Cleaning System

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dc5c

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## Summary

Translink, a major public transport provider in the United Kingdom, initially issued a tender titled "P-2474 C0958 Supply of Ballast Cleaning System" under the railway industry category. The procurement aimed to secure a Ballast Cleaning System comprising a Ballast Cleaner, two Locomotives/Power Cars, and eight MFS Wagons, with the location of delivery specified as UKN. This selective procurement process, conducted through a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, went through different stages. The active tender period ended on 31 July 2023, with the submission method being exclusively written responses via the eTendersNI portal. Unfortunately, the tender process was eventually discontinued on 12 August 2024 due to programme funding issues.

Despite its cancellation, tenders like this represent significant opportunities for businesses in the railway maintenance and rolling stock industries. The contract, valued at an estimated £47 million, would have presented substantial growth prospects for companies specialised in railway machinery and components, particularly those with proven technical capabilities and cost-effective solutions, as the award criteria included an 80% weight on quality and 20% on cost. Companies keen on similar future opportunities should monitor announcements from Translink and ensure they are prepared to participate in selective procurement processes, leveraging platforms such as eTendersNI for comprehensive guidance and submission protocols.

## Notice

Translink wishes to procure a Ballast Cleaning System (BCS) that will comprise a Ballast Cleaner, two Locomotives/Power Cars and eight MFS Wagons. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. 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 wishes to procure a Ballast Cleaning System (BCS) that will comprise a Ballast Cleaner, two Locomotives/Power Cars and eight MFS Wagons. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. 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: Will be defined at ITN stage Possible Purchase of Additional Vehicles Possible maintenance package

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025481-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,000,000 |
| Lots value | £47,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
- 34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2024 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025481-2024
- 26 Jun 2023 at 09:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018060-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:540783-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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