--- title: "Provision of Vehicle Recovery Services 2024" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044d95" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044d95" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044d95.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044d95.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSLINK" published: "2024-03-27" --- # Provision of Vehicle Recovery Services 2024 Buyer: TRANSLINK Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044d95 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044d95) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044d95.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves a planned tender for the provision of Vehicle Recovery Services in 2024 by Translink, a buyer based in Belfast, UK. The procurement falls under the services category, with the main classification being breakdown and recovery services for buses. The contract is intended for primarily Northern Ireland, including ROI and Scotland. The tender stage is currently in the planning phase, with the contract notice expected to be published by the end of April or beginning of May 2024. The deadline for the tender period is set for April 16, 2024, and future communication regarding the notice is scheduled for May 19, 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in providing vehicle recovery services, particularly those with past experience in similar projects and a focus on social value considerations. Interested suppliers should monitor the Find a Tender system for updates on the contract notice publication. The anticipated contract duration is 5 years with possible extensions up to 24 months. Businesses with expertise in this sector and the ability to demonstrate both historical performance and future capacity are well-suited to compete in this procurement process led by Translink, offering a chance for growth and partnership in the public transportation sector. ## Notice This notice is being published to advertise to the market that a contract notice will be published within the coming weeks. Translink will seek a competent contractor to establish a contract for the provision of vehicle recovery services throughout primarily Northern Ireland, and including ROI and Scotland. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Contractors will be required to demonstrate previous experience of providing similar services and their capacity and capability to provide them in the future. Please note, there will be a Social Value element to this tender. The contract is anticipated to be for 5 years with possible extensions of up to 24 months. The contract notice will be published at the end of April/beginning of May. Interested suppliers should monitor the Find a Tender system to view the contract notice once published Additional information: Suppliers reading this notice should understand that: . . 1. This notice is to advise of an upcoming procurement exercise and does not indicate the start of a procurement exercise. . . 2. This document is not a tender specification nor request for quotation. . . 3. Please note, progress in the project will be subject to the availability and timing of funding. If this requirement is given financial approval, it will be tendered under the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. Any documents, discussions, presentations, demonstrations, or clarifications submitted for this PIN Notice will not be considered as any part of the tender exercise. If Translink does decide to proceed with a competitive tender process, a separate detailed tender specification document will be produced as part of that process. . . 4. Nothing in this advertisement or any other documents or information provided by Translink or any of its advisers or agents is to be construed as implying a commitment by Translink to place any Contract, now or in the future, with any participating supplier in respect of the requirement under consideration. . . 5. Translink takes no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken, costs incurred, or commitments made by interested parties in responding to this notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010035-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | 18 May 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50118300 - Breakdown and recovery services for buses ## Release History - 27 Mar 2024 at 12:30 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010035-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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