---
title: "P-3076 Smart ALC System Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049b3e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSLINK"
published: "2025-03-18"
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# P-3076 Smart ALC System Replacement

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049b3e

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## Summary

Translink has initiated a procurement process to replace the Smart ALC (Automatic Lifting and Crossleveling) System for tampers operated by Rail Fleet Engineering. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock. The process, initiated through an open procedure, started in September 2024, with the submission deadline set for October 17, 2024. The tender is based in Belfast, UK, and the contract period spans 720 days upon award. Businesses must submit their responses via the eTendersNI portal as outlined in the Interactive Walkthrough on the homepage. The evaluation will focus 60% on technical merit and 40% on financial criteria.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in railway systems and traffic-control equipment to expand their operational footprint. Companies specialising in railway infrastructure, particularly those with expertise in systems maintenance and replacement, are well-positioned to compete. Given the active procurement stage and the structured submission method, businesses should ensure timely and accurate proposal submissions to leverage this opportunity for growth and establish a partnership with a major urban railway service provider, Translink.

## Notice

Translink are seeking a competent contract to facilitate the replacement of Smart ALC (Automatic Lifting and Crossleveling) System required for Tampers operated by Rail Fleet Engineering 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 a competent contract to facilitate the replacement of Smart ALC (Automatic Lifting and Crossleveling) System required for Tampers operated by Rail Fleet Engineering 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: Option of purchasing 1 further Smart ALC System Replacement subject to funding

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009816-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | PLASSER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009816-2025
- 16 Sep 2024 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029583-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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