---
title: "P-3266 Provision of Vehicle Inspection Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a932"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TRANSLINK"
published: "2025-10-07"
---

# P-3266 Provision of Vehicle Inspection Services

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a932

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, seeking to contract for the "P-3266 Provision of Vehicle Inspection Services." This open tender is within the services industry category and is part of a below-threshold open competition procurement method. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with opportunities for submission open until 23rd October 2025. Organisations interested in providing these services must adhere to Northern Irish devolved regulations and have familiarity with DVA or DVSA standards for vehicle inspections. The total estimated contract value is £250,000, with the contract period commencing on 1st December 2025 and concluding on 1st January 2028, with potential renewal options available.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in technical automobile inspection services. Companies well-versed in carrying out condition inspection audits of buses would find this tender particularly suitable. Additionally, organisations that possess in-depth knowledge of the standards set by the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) in Northern Ireland or the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will have a competitive edge. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, and there is also an option to adjust the number and types of vehicles within the contract, providing flexibility and potential for broader service provision.

## Notice

Translink has a requirement for the Provision of Vehicle Inspection Services. * Carry out independent vehicle condition inspections on a sample of the bus fleet (circa of 100 vehicles) and provide an assessment of the efficacy of the in-house audit function on the basis of same. The sample will include single deck, double deck, and coach type vehicles. * The vehicle condition inspectors shall be experienced vehicle examiners, with experience of carrying out condition inspection audits of buses and familiarity with the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) Northern Ireland standards or The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) standards

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Option to update/vary number and types of vehicles.

Renewal: Up to a maximum period of 60 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062715-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 1 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631200 - Technical automobile inspection services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 08:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062715-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062715-2025
  7th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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