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title: "Pre-Market Engagement: C0901 Supply of TETRA Cab Radio Antennas"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05033f"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TRANSLINK"
published: "2025-04-15"
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# Pre-Market Engagement: C0901 Supply of TETRA Cab Radio Antennas

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05033f

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## Summary

Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, has initiated a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) process to identify potential suppliers for its project titled "Pre-Market Engagement: C0901 Supply of TETRA Cab Radio Antennas". This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically aerials and reflectors. The PME is seeking suppliers with a proven record in delivering train-borne antenna solutions. The process is open and below threshold, allowing for broad competition. Submissions for this pre-market engagement must be completed by 8 May 2025 via the eTendersNI platform. The engagement is being conducted under Northern Irish devolved regulations and targets SMEs, with the project slated to commence on 1 February 2026 and conclude on 31 January 2027.

This tender process presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in radio communication equipment, particularly those experienced in providing solutions for railway systems. Companies that engage in the PME will have the chance to showcase their products and potentially partner with Translink for the upcoming upgrades to the Northern Ireland Railways' cab-wayside radio system. SMEs that can offer innovative and reliable TETRA cab radio antennas will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their footprint in the public utility sector, while also contributing to the enhancement of Northern Ireland's transport infrastructure.

## Notice

Translink is issuing this Pre-Market Engagement (PME) notice to identify potential suppliers and determine what train-borne antenna solutions are available in the market. Translink therefore invites interested suppliers, with a proven record in the delivery of these types of products, to engage with Translink and complete the associated questionnaire. The aim of this Pre-Market Engagement is to afford interested Suppliers an opportunity to identify themselves, and their suitable products, for Translink's consideration for the forthcoming onboard radio installation. This is NOT a call for Tender. Please see notes on eTendersNI.

### Planning Information

Translink is issuing this Pre-Market Engagement (PME) to identify potential suppliers and determine what train-borne antenna solutions are available in the market. Translink therefore invites interested suppliers, with a proven record in the delivery of these types of products, to engage with Translink and complete the associated questionnaire. This will be published on eTendersNI with full detail on how to complete and return questionnaires.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015273-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | £1 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32352000 - Aerials and reflectors

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 13:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015273-2025
- 15 Apr 2025 at 13:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015258-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015273-2025
  15th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015258-2025
  15th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk
- https://etendersni.gov.ukPleasethenfollowinstructionsonhowtouploadcompletedquestionnaires.
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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