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title: "P-3254 Corporate Banking and Cash Handling Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05263c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSLINK"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# P-3254 Corporate Banking and Cash Handling Services

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05263c

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## Summary

The procurement process for Translink's Corporate Banking and Cash Handling Services has been successfully completed, with the award announced on 30th March 2026. Translink, a public undertaking, operates under Northern Irish devolved regulations from its base in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This procurement involved an open procedure, covering two primary service lots. Lot 1 focused on Corporate Banking Services, secured by Barclays Bank Plc, whereas Lot 2 dealt with Cash Processing Services, awarded to Bank of Ireland UK Plc. Each contract is set to commence on 3rd June 2026, running for an initial period of four years with the possibility of two extensions, potentially extending each term until June 2034. The procurement process fell under a special regime for utilities and was covered by the GPA, ensuring compliance with international procurement standards.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale financial institutions capable of providing comprehensive financial and insurance services. By engaging with such contracts, firms can tap into steady revenue streams and long-term partnerships with public sector entities like Translink. Companies specialising in corporate banking and cash handling services can leverage this opportunity to demonstrate their expertise, optimise asset management for their clients, and showcase innovative financial solutions. It is especially suited for established financial institutions looking to expand their client base within the public sector, enhancing their portfolio and reputation in servicing utility-based organisations.

## Notice

Translink is seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver comprehensive cash processing and corporate banking services that will enable Translink to efficiently manage its financial operations, cashflow requirements and investment activities. This opportunity comprises of 2 lots; Lot 1: Corporate Banking Services and Lot 2: Cash Processing Services

### Lot Information

Corporate Banking Services

A comprehensive suite of corporate banking services to support Translink's financial operations as a large public sector organisation.

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial contract term of 4 years from 3rd June 2026 until 2nd June 2030 with 2 options to extend, each option being period of 2 years; a potential maximum contract term of 8 years until 2nd June 2034.

Cash Processing Services

Provision of secure banking and processing of daily cash takings collected by Translink's appointed Cash-in-Transit (CIT) provider.

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial contract term of 4 years from 3rd June 2026 until 2nd June 2030 with 2 options to extend, each option being period of 2 years; a potential maximum contract term of 8 years until 2nd June 2034.

### Planning Information

This is a Pre-Market Engagement exercise (PME) that seeks input from the market to inform the upcoming re-tender of Translink’s Corporate Banking and Cash Handling Services.
Translink are seeking to invite suitable suppliers in this sector to respond to a questionnaire via eTenders NI. Following assessment of the responses received, Translink may invite suppliers to attend a short Teams session to further discuss their responses. 
Questionnaires must be submitted via the messaging portal for the relevant CfT on eTendersNI by no later than 12:00 on 23rd June 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028868-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2026 - 2 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £960,000 |
| Lots value | £960,000 |
| Awards value | £960,000 |
| Contracts value | £3,282,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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, TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BANK OF IRELAND; BARCLAYS BANK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 66100000 - Banking and investment services
- 66110000 - Banking services
- 66112000 - Deposit services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 08:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028868-2026
- 10 Dec 2025 at 10:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081356-2025
- 13 Oct 2025 at 08:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064571-2025
- 26 May 2025 at 10:39 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027470-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028868-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081356-2025
  10th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064571-2025
  13th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027470-2025
  26th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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