--- title: "Refresh of Enterprise Train Fleet" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b5bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b5bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b5bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b5bf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSLINK" published: "2024-11-12" --- # Refresh of Enterprise Train Fleet Buyer: TRANSLINK Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b5bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b5bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b5bf.json) ## Summary Translink, the principal public transport provider in Northern Ireland, is planning a market engagement and information gathering exercise for the Asset Renewal of the ‘Enterprise’ train fleet, which services the route between Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. This process, currently in the planning stage, targets experienced contractors capable of undertaking significant maintenance and refurbishment tasks, including Generator Engine Overhaul, Bodywork Repairs, and Catering Equipment replacement. Key activities focus on refreshing various components of the train fleet, dating back to 1997, to ensure continued reliability and safety. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest, as Translink intends to engage with potential suppliers in December 2024 and January 2025, leading up to a potential future procurement process under the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in railway maintenance and refurbishment. Companies with a proven track record of delivering projects in a rail environment or those who hold relevant safety certifications are best suited to compete. By participating, these businesses can not only expand their portfolio but also contribute significantly to the cross-border transport infrastructure of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The engagement phase will help shape the final tender specifications, providing valuable insights and positioning interested firms advantageously for the upcoming procurement. ## Notice Translink is seeking qualified contractors to assist with the Asset Renewal of the 'Enterprise' train fleet. This initiative, proposed by Northern Ireland Railways Company Ltd (NIR), aims to enhance the cross-border inter-city train service between Dublin Connolly in the Republic of Ireland and Belfast Grand Central in Northern Ireland. The service, which utilises four sets of push-pull consists, has been in operation since 1997. Now 27 years old, the fleet requires a final phase of asset renewal to ensure reliability, safety and compliance with the customer satisfaction standards set by Translink and Irish Rail. In collaboration with Irish Rail and as part of the Enterprise Fleet Life Cycle Maintenance Programme, 28 coaches, 4 generator vans, and 8 locomotives undergo heavy maintenance and asset renewal every 4 to 6 years. This work package will focus on the refurbishment of 4No. generator vans and 28No. coaches (4 of which are Catering Cars). ### Lot Information Lot 1 Before initiating a competitive tender process, Translink aims to engage with the marketplace to gather insights that will shape the sourcing strategy for this contract and, consequently, the procurement process. It is expected that this procurement exercise will be divided into separate workstreams, which will be confirmed following the premarket engagement and an information gathering phase. We wish to engage with experienced contractors who can meet the requirements outlined in this notice and can demonstrate relevant experience delivering projects in a railway environment or an ability to deliver products with relevant safety certification for use in a railway environment. Work packages are anticipated to be: Generator Engine Overhaul Bodywork Repairs Coupler Overhaul Carpet Refresh Seat Retrim Toilet Door Overhaul Seat Reservation System Overhaul Catering Equipment Interested suppliers should register their interest by emailing their contact details to: Andrew Campbell at andrew.campbell@translink.co.uk We anticipate holding meetings with interested parties Dec 2024 / Jan 2025. Additional information: Suppliers registering their interest in participating in this exercise should note that:. 1. This Notice is to initiate a market engagement and. information gathering exercise and does not indicate the start of a procurement exercise. It is instead intended to act as an informal market research document providing a brief synopsis of Translink's' future requirements. This document is not intended to provide. a definitive list of requirements.. 2. We intend to invite interested suppliers to discuss Asset Renewal - Refresh of Enterprise Train Fleet and associated work as briefly described in II.1.4) Short description.. 3. This. document is not a tender specification nor request for quotation. Translink is merely investigating market opportunities at this stage without entering any contractual or financial commitments. . 4. 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 Market Research 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. . 5. 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.. 6. Translink takes no responsibility. for any actions or decisions taken, costs incurred, or commitments made by interested parties in responding to this notice or by being. involved in any subsequent discussions in this market engagement and information gathering exercise. . 7. At this stage it is not possible to give an accurate timeframe for this requirement. . ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036549-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 12 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | 30 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £115,000 | | 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 | TLN0 Northern Ireland, TLN06 Belfast | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34622400 - Railway carriages ## Release History - 12 Nov 2024 at 12:02 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036549-2024 ## 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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