--- title: "P-3262 Non Personalised Pre-Printed Smartcards" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054331" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054331" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054331.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054331.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TRANSLINK" published: "2025-12-08" --- # P-3262 Non Personalised Pre-Printed Smartcards Buyer: TRANSLINK Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054331 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054331) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054331.json) ## Summary Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, conducted an open procurement process for the supply of Non-Personalised Pre-Printed Smartcards, specifically Mifare 1K Classic cards. This process falls under the 'goods' category with the procurement adhering to Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement process involved multiple stages, culminating in an award and active contract with Euclid Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Waterlooville. The contract, valued at £840,000, was signed on 1st December 2025 and is set to commence on 1st May 2026, with an anticipated duration of three years and two optional two-year extensions, potentially extending to 2031. The tender process employed an open procedure, allowing for wide competition and involved evaluation criteria focused on both technical and financial aspects. This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in printed and security-type products, such as ID and smart cards. SMEs in the printed matter sector, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions, are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. With five out of six final stage bids from SMEs, this tender process exemplifies the potential for small and medium enterprises to secure significant contracts with major public entities like Translink, promoting local business engagement and development within the specialised industry of smart card production and supply. ## Notice Translink is seeking a supplier for the provision of Non Personalised Pre-Printed Smartcards. All smartcards to be printed as part of this contract will be non-personalised Mifare 1K Classic. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The contract is anticipated to run for an initial period of 3 years, with two optional extension periods of two years each (3+2+2). ### Planning Information This is a Pre-Market Engagement exercise (PME) that seeks input from the market to inform the upcoming procurement of a Non-Personalised Pre-printed Smartcards. 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 19th June 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080441-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 | | Award date | 19 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £840,000 | | Lots value | £840,000 | | Awards value | £840,000 | | Contracts value | £840,000 | ## 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | EUCLID | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 22450000 - Security-type printed matter - 22455000 - ID cards ## Release History - 8 Dec 2025 at 09:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080441-2025 - 19 Nov 2025 at 09:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075032-2025 - 12 Aug 2025 at 11:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048003-2025 - 5 Jun 2025 at 08:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030086-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080441-2025 8th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075032-2025 19th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048003-2025 12th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030086-2025 5th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://etednersni.gov.uk/epps - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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