--- title: "Pre Market engagement FW127 Professional Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e374" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e374" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e374.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e374.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRANSLINK" published: "2025-11-18" --- # Pre Market engagement FW127 Professional Services Buyer: TRANSLINK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e374 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e374) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e374.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Translink involves an open tender titled "Pre Market engagement FW127 Professional Services," focusing on the services category within Northern Ireland, specifically Belfast. The opportunity is divided into two lots: Permanent-Way & Associated Services and Civil & Structural Professional Services. This tender process is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 2 December 2025. This framework aims to establish a comprehensive schedule of rates for each lot, involving a competitive evaluation where suppliers are ranked based on their tender scores. The procurement method employed is below threshold - open competition, and the special regime applicable is utilities. This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for consultancies specialising in infrastructure works, structural engineering, and construction-related services. It is particularly well-suited for businesses capable of providing comprehensive professional services for infrastructure projects and civil engineering. Participants have the opportunity to secure a place on an Active and Reserve list, ensuring ongoing engagement with Translink. Successful bidders can establish long-term contracts extending up to four years and potentially engage in future competitions for additional work. This could be a valuable opportunity for firms looking to expand their portfolio in the public transport infrastructure sector in Belfast and further afield. ## Notice It is the intention that this Framework will have 2 Lots, with each Lot having a schedule of rates. Lot 1 Permanent-Way & Associated Services: This Lot will be for the delivery of professional services related to permanent way infrastructure projects and maintenance. Lot 2 Civil & Structural Professional Services: This Lot will be for the provision of civil engineering and structures related professional services. The intention is that the supplier who attains the highest score in this tender will be appointed the Structures Maintenance Supplier. The Structures Maintenance Supplier will be issued a call-off Contract, whereby all work related to Structures Maintenance will be undertaken using this Contract. Other Civil & Structural works will be awarded via a sequence list, direct allocation or mini competition On both Lots there will be an Active and Reserve list. Suppliers will be ranked based on their tender scores. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Permanent-Way & Associated Services: This Lot will be for the delivery of professional services related to permanent way infrastructure projects and maintenance Renewal: 4 years (48 months) Lot 2 Civil & Structural Professional Services: This Lot will be for the provision of civil engineering and structures related professional services. The intention is that the supplier who attains the highest score in this tender will be appointed the Structures Maintenance Supplier. Renewal: 4 years (48 months) ### Planning Information Engagement is Questionnaire based. Deadline for submissions is 5pm on 02/12/2025. All submissions must be made via the eTendersNI portal. A cover letter has been provided in the CfT contract documents to support with submissions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074900-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | 2 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 - 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services - 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services - 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services - 71500000 - Construction-related services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2025 at 15:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074900-2025 - 18 Nov 2025 at 14:48 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074824-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074900-2025 18th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074824-2025 18th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk - 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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