---
title: "Supply of Wheelchair Accessible Ramps (Scania Rural Fleet)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041a93"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND TRANSPORT HOLDING CO"
published: "2023-11-16"
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# Supply of Wheelchair Accessible Ramps (Scania Rural Fleet)

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND TRANSPORT HOLDING CO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041a93

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Transport Holding Co has awarded a contract for the supply of Wheelchair Accessible Ramps for the Scania Rural Fleet. This procurement falls under the goods category in the public-service buses industry. The tender was initiated under a limited procurement method with the rationale of an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 16th November 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in manufacturing Wheelchair Access Ramps for public-service buses. The unique and complex nature of the ramps requires specific technical expertise, making it well-suited for operators like PSV Transport. Businesses interested in this tender should focus on providing high-quality, reliable ramps that meet the stringent accessibility requirements of the Translink Fleet in Northern Ireland.

## Notice

Corrosion of the carcass and ramp leafs on the Wheelchair Access Ramps was discovered in a number of vehicles within the Scania Fleet. A wider spread Fleet Check which showed that this issue was apparent on almost 40 of the vehicles in that fleet. The carcass and leafs are essential for Wheelchair Access Ramp operation. It has been a mandated objective that every vehicle within the Translink Fleet is Wheelchair Accessible.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Corrosion of the carcass and ramp leafs on the Wheelchair Access Ramps was discovered in a number of vehicles within the Scania Fleet. A wider spread Fleet Check which showed that this issue was apparent on almost 40 of the vehicles in that fleet. The carcass and leafs are essential for Wheelchair Access Ramp operation. It has been a mandated objective that every vehicle within the Translink Fleet is Wheelchair Accessible.

### Procurement Information

Option 1 - Do Nothing Option 2 - Put competition out to tender Option 3 - Place Direct Award Contract with PSV Transport. Option Number 3 a DAC is the preferred option due to reasons below. - Following previous tender activity it is known that PSV Transport is the only manufacturer who can supply this unique and complex ramp - Pricing is in line with previous purchases of these ramps.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033985-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | NORTHERN IRELAND TRANSPORT HOLDING CO |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7BA |
| 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

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2023 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033985-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.translink.co.uk

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