--- title: "Framework 118 Supply of Rail" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047e7c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047e7c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047e7c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047e7c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TRANSLINK" published: "2025-03-20" --- # Framework 118 Supply of Rail Buyer: TRANSLINK Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047e7c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047e7c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047e7c.json) ## Summary Translink, operating under the Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company (NITHC), is currently facilitating a comprehensive procurement process through an open procedure for the "Framework 118 Supply of Rail". This framework is set up to support both capital and maintenance works across Northern Ireland and is divided into two primary lots: Standard and Premium Grade Rail, and Corrosion Resistant Rail. The procurement, categorised under railway materials, is active and operates under the CELEX legal basis. The tender submissions must be done via the eTendersNI portal by the 9th of September, 2024, and the framework aims to have signed contracts by the 20th of March, 2025. This framework presents extensive opportunities for suppliers, particularly those with expertise in providing high-quality railway materials. It strategically designates one Primary and two Secondary suppliers per lot, allowing a diverse range of businesses to participate and expand their market reach in Northern Ireland. Large enterprises like British Steel Limited, SAARSTAHL RAIL from France, and voestalpine Rail Technology GmbH from Austria have been successful in similar awards previously, highlighting the potential for growth and market penetration for capable suppliers. The procurement's division into two lots encourages both specialised firms and broader commodity suppliers to engage, fostering competitive and versatile business growth. ## Notice Translink" is establishing a multi-supplier Framework for the supply of rail to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. Translink is a trading name used by any one or more of the companies under the ultimate ownership of the Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company (NITHC). Translink wish to appoint a number of Suppliers onto the Framework, split across two Lots. It is anticipated that each Lot will comprise one Primary and two Secondary suppliers. While Suppliers are entitled to submit tenders for both Lots under the Framework, it is not a requirement that Suppliers submit tenders for both Lots. The Framework will be divided into two Lots based on the primary work activities anticipated to be delivered under this Framework as follows: Lot 1 - Standard and Premium Grade Rail and Lot 2 - Corrosion Resistant Rail .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 Standard and Premium Grade Rail Translink" is establishing a multi-supplier Framework for the supply of rail to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. Translink is a trading name used by any one or more of the companies under the ultimate ownership of the Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company (NITHC). Translink wish to appoint a number of Suppliers onto the Framework, split across two Lots. It is anticipated that each Lot will comprise one Primary and two Secondary suppliers. While Suppliers are entitled to submit tenders for both Lots under the Framework, it is not a requirement that Suppliers submit tenders for both Lots. The Framework will be divided into two Lots based on the primary work activities anticipated to be delivered under this Framework as follows: Lot 1 - Standard and Premium Grade Rail and Lot 2 - Corrosion Resistant Rail .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. Renewal: After 48 months Corrosion Resistant Rail Translink" is establishing a multi-supplier Framework for the supply of rail to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. Translink is a trading name used by any one or more of the companies under the ultimate ownership of the Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company (NITHC). Translink wish to appoint a number of Suppliers onto the Framework, split across two Lots. It is anticipated that each Lot will comprise one Primary and two Secondary suppliers. While Suppliers are entitled to submit tenders for both Lots under the Framework, it is not a requirement that Suppliers submit tenders for both Lots. The Framework will be divided into two Lots based on the primary work activities anticipated to be delivered under this Framework as follows: Lot 1 - Standard and Premium Grade Rail and Lot 2 - Corrosion Resistant Rail .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. Renewal: after 48 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010351-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | after 48 months | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £1 | | 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 | TRANSLINK | | Additional buyers | ULSTERBUS | | 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 | 3 | | Supplier names | BRITISH STEEL; SAARSTAHL RAIL; VOESTALPINE RAIL TECHNOLOGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34940000 - Railway equipment - 34946120 - Railway materials ## Release History - 20 Mar 2025 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010351-2025 - 18 Jul 2024 at 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022301-2024 ## 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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