---
title: "P-3370 Supply of Double Deck Diesel Buses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060507"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TRANSLINK"
published: "2026-02-12"
---

# P-3370 Supply of Double Deck Diesel Buses

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060507

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## Summary

Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, United Kingdom, is actively seeking tenders for the supply of wheelchair-accessible, low emission diesel double deck buses under a Single Supplier Framework. This procurement, listed as "P-3370", falls under the industry category "Buses and coaches" and is being conducted through a selective procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure. The current tender stage requires electronic submissions by the deadline of 10th March 2026, with an anticipated award period concluding on 31st May 2026. Vendors should note that Stage 1 involves qualification, technical, and financial submission, followed by negotiations and final offers from the top two scoring suppliers.

This opportunity is particularly favourable for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying vehicles meeting the criteria of diesel low emission buses. The procurement method allows companies to showcase their technical and financial strengths, rewarding submissions based on the most advantageous tender, weighted 60% on technical aspects and 40% on financial aspects. Businesses with capabilities in sustainable transport solutions stand to benefit significantly from this contract, valued at £60 million GBP, with potential growth through renewals up to five years. The framework agreement aims to foster a long-term supplier relationship for innovative transport solutions within Northern Ireland.

## Notice

Translink are seeking to establish a Single Supplier Framework aimed at delivering a cost effective and agile means to supply wheelchair accessible, diesel low emission, double deck buses used for stage-carriage operations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: As outlined in tender documents

Renewal: Up to 60 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012774-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2034-02-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000,000 |
| 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 | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 11:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012774-2026
- 13 Jan 2026 at 16:06 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002818-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012774-2026
  12th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002818-2026
  13th January 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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