---
title: "P-3170 Supply of Smart Tachograph 2 Units"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059174"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSLINK"
published: "2025-11-04"
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# P-3170 Supply of Smart Tachograph 2 Units

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059174

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## Summary

The recent procurement process initiated by Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, concluded with the award for the supply of Smart Tachograph 2 units. This procurement, titled "P-3170 Supply of Smart Tachograph 2 Units," falls under the industry category of transport equipment and auxiliary products. The process, carried out as an open competition below threshold, aimed to secure a contract to support Translink's cross-border vehicle operations. The contract covers a period from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028, with potential extensions up to two additional years. The procurement reached the award stage, with the contract agreement signed on 31st October 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of transport equipment, particularly those specialising in components necessary for cross-border operations. Companies that are capable of providing smart tachograph units and auxiliary products stand to benefit. As the procurement method was open, it encourages diverse competition, making it an ideal opportunity for both large enterprises and SMEs that are familiar with the regulatory framework and have the capacity to deliver the specified equipment. The contract value, amounting to a potential £300,000, presents a lucrative opportunity for suppliers to establish or expand their presence in the public transport sector within the UK.

## Notice

Translink require a contractor to supply type approved Generation 2 Smart Tachograph units and associated equipment, to support Translink vehicles which need to perform cross border operations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070843-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKILLRAY TRANSPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 13:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070843-2025
- 4 Nov 2025 at 13:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070837-2025
- 1 Sep 2025 at 13:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052860-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070843-2025
  4th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070837-2025
  4th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052860-2025
  1st September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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