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title: "P-2785 Supply of Double Deck Coaches"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03fc2c"
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# P-2785 Supply of Double Deck Coaches

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03fc2c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "P-2785 Supply of Double Deck Coaches" was conducted by Translink, located in Belfast, United Kingdom. This tender, focused on the goods category, specifically caters to the transportation industry with the supply of coaches. The procurement method was selective, employing a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The process aimed to establish a single supplier framework for low floor, wheelchair accessible, and low emission double-deck coaches. The tender initially reached an active status on 12th September 2023, with submissions due by 18th October 2023, and the formal contract was awarded and signed on 12th December 2025. The winning supplier is Volvo Group UK Limited, with the contract for supplying buses valued at £120,000,000 GBP.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of buses and coaches, particularly those that can provide environmentally friendly and accessible transport solutions. Companies with innovative technologies related to alternative propulsion systems could particularly benefit, given the tender’s inclusion of potential future needs for these technologies. The structured procurement method and emphasis on quality suggest that companies capable of delivering both comprehensive technical and financial solutions would be well-positioned to succeed in this framework. Aligning with such frameworks not only taps into substantial government contracts but also paves the way for businesses to establish a firm footprint in sustainable and accessible transport sectors.

## Notice

Translink are seeking to establish a Single Supplier Framework aimed at delivering a cost effective and agile means to replace low floor, wheelchair accessible, low emission (Euro VI), double deck, tri-axle coaches used for stage-carriage operations. 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 are seeking to establish a Single Supplier Framework aimed at delivering a cost effective and agile means to replace low floor, wheelchair accessible, low emission (Euro VI), double deck, tri-axle coaches used for stage-carriage operations. 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: Alternative Propulsion System During the duration of this single supplier framework, future vehicle call offs may require an option for alternative propulsion systems. This is to capture any emerging technological developments and to meet legislative or other Net-Zero policy targets and therefore, the provision of Alternative Propulsion Systems is included within the published 'Scope and Specification' for this tender.

Renewal: up to 24 months extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082871-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | September 2030 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000,000 |

## 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 | VOLVO GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34121500 - Coaches

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082871-2025
- 12 Sep 2023 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027000-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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