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title: "P-3023 Supply of Double Deck Zero Emission Buses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0472c7"
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# P-3023 Supply of Double Deck Zero Emission Buses

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0472c7

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## Summary

Translink, functioning as the buying organisation, has embarked on a procurement process under the title "P-3023 Supply of Double Deck Zero Emission Buses." This procurement falls within the industry category of buses and coaches, specifically double-decker, zero-emission buses, aimed at enhancing public transport services. The location for delivery is the UK region, specifically Northern Ireland. The process has progressed to the award stage as of 2 March 2026, with Bamford Bus Company Ltd, trading as Wrightbus, successfully awarded the contract valued at £460 million. Initially initiated through a tender on 26 June 2024, the procurement involved a selective method, employing a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition.

Businesses in the renewable transport sector stand to benefit significantly from this tender, as it heralds substantial growth opportunities in the supply and development of zero-emission buses. The framework agreement aims to include options for alternative zero-emission propulsion systems, capturing emergent technological advancements and meeting legislative net-zero targets. Companies with expertise in battery electric and fuel cell electric vehicles, especially those specialised in public-service and electric buses, are well-placed to leverage this tender to expand their market presence and contribute to sustainable urban transport solutions. The procurement process prioritised technical quality and financial cost, offering a balanced opportunity to established large-scale suppliers proficient in this domain.

## Notice

Translink are seeking to establish a Single Supplier Framework aimed at delivering a cost effective and agile means to replace wheelchair accessible, zero emission, double deck buses 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 wheelchair accessible, zero emission, double deck buses 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 It is anticipated that the initial Call offs from this single supplier framework may be for Battery Electric Vehicles. However, during the course of the framework, future vehicle call offs may require an option for alternative zero emission propulsion systems, for example Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles. 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 of Requirements' for this tender.

Renewal: 3year initial term with options to extend by up to 60 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018506-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Q2 2032 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £460,000,000 |
| Lots value | £460,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £460,000,000 |

## 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 | BAMFORD BUS COMPANY LTD TRADING AS WRIGHTBUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34121100 - Public-service buses
- 34121300 - Double-decker buses
- 34144910 - Electric buses

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018506-2026
- 26 Jun 2024 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019561-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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