---
title: "Translink Bus Fleet and Train Fleet - Automatic Passenger Counting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05567a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSLINK"
published: "2025-07-01"
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# Translink Bus Fleet and Train Fleet - Automatic Passenger Counting

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05567a

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Translink, the buying organisation, is focused on the supply, installation, and maintenance of Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) Systems for their bus and train fleet. This is a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) stage, part of the planning process, and is seeking input from potential suppliers. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Translink is operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, and this procurement process falls under the goods and services category. Interested parties can participate by submitting a PME questionnaire available from Maria Nixon via email, with a deadline for submission by 5pm Wednesday, 16th July 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in statistical software packages and real-time passenger information systems to engage in a procurement process that could support growth. The contract, estimated at £1.8 million gross, is particularly suitable for SMEs. Opportunities exist in delivering high-tech solutions to improve Translink's transportation services in the region, with a contract period starting from 31st August 2026, and lasting until 31st August 2031, with potential for renewal up until 2033. The engagement at this stage allows businesses to align their offerings with Translink’s needs, providing a platform for innovation and collaboration within the utilities sector.

## Notice

This is a Prior Information Notice to seek engagement with the market place to gather information associated with the supply, installation and maintenance contract of Automatic Passenger Counting Systems across the Translink bus and train fleet. NOTE : THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR TENDER.

### Planning Information

This PME notice to seek engagement with the marketplace to gather information associated with the supply, installation and maintenance of Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) Systems across the Translink bus and train fleet. To this end the Translink wish to engage with potential suppliers to obtain a market view of the potential requirements. 
A Preliminary Market Engagement questionnaire is available from maria.nixon@translink.co.uk and is to be completed and returned by no later than 5pm Wednesday 16th July 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036320-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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 | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48463000 - Statistical software package
- 48813200 - Real-time passenger information system

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 09:44 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036320-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036320-2025
  1st July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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