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title: "P-2972 Bus Substitution Framework (Railway Closures)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044b2c"
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# P-2972 Bus Substitution Framework (Railway Closures)

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044b2c

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## Summary

Translink is looking for a contractor to establish a single supplier framework for adhoc bus substitution services to support Translink Rail services during planned and unplanned closures. The procurement process involves submission via the eTendersNI portal and focuses on social benefit objectives. The contract, valued at £8,000,000, was awarded to J K COACHES LTD on 11th June 2024.

This tender opportunity by Translink offers businesses in the services industry a chance to provide bus substitution services for railway closures. Companies with experience in providing similar services and a commitment to social objectives would be well-suited to compete. Businesses should monitor the Find a Tender system for the contract notice linked to CPV Code 60172000 for further details and opportunities for growth.

## Notice

Translink are seeking a competent contractor to establish a single supplier framework to provide adhoc bus substitution services to support Translink Rail services in times of planned and unplanned closures. 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. Under this procurement the Economic Operator will be required to support the Client's social benefit objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate, in particular, to social considerations. No other method of submission will be accepted.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Translink are seeking a competent contractor to establish a single supplier framework to provide adhoc bus substitution services to support Translink Rail services in times of planned and unplanned closures. 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. Under this procurement the Economic Operator will be required to support the Client's social benefit objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate, in particular, to social considerations. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Renewal: extensions of up to 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018022-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | 29 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | March 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| Lots value | £8,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,000,000 |

## 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 | J K COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2024 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018022-2024
- 28 Mar 2024 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010398-2024
- 21 Mar 2024 at 12:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009176-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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