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title: "Supply and Install of Sand Storage and Filling Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0608dc"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TRANSLINK"
published: "2026-01-19"
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# Supply and Install of Sand Storage and Filling Equipment

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0608dc

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## Summary

Translink, the buyer organisation based in Belfast, UK, is initiating a tender process for the supply and installation of sand storage and filling equipment at their York Road Depot. This procurement falls under the open procedure category for goods and services in the railway and tramway sector. Interested businesses must conduct a mandatory site visit before 9th February 2026, with tender submissions closing on 26th February 2026. The award decision is expected by 1st April 2026. The total estimated value of this tender is £840,000, and the contract is set to commence on 1st May 2026, running until 30th April 2029.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the design, manufacturing, and installation of railway equipment to expand their market reach and collaborate on a significant project within Northern Ireland's transport infrastructure. Companies with experience in managing comprehensive installation projects, from supply and delivery to testing and staff training, will find this opportunity particularly suited to their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their expertise to meet the technical and economic selection criteria as detailed in the tender documents.

## Notice

This tender is for the design, fabrication/manufacture, supply and delivery, unloading, storage, erection and installation, supervision of installation, testing, commissioning, staff training and acceptance at the York Road Depot of the sand storage and filling equipment. The sand filling equipment shall be capable of servicing the replacement Enterprise rolling stock and all existing rolling stock that operates on the Translink network. The installation site is within an existing facility in Belfast. Full address for delivery is Translink, York Road Depot, 1 York Road, Belfast, BT15 3RP. The successful tenderer shall note that they will be required to collaborate and coordinate with the designer and principal contractor responsible for the overall delivery of the NIR Facilities improvement works at York Road. As part of this tender you MUST complete a site visit by no later than 09/02/2026. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004402-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | £700,000 |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 14:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004402-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004402-2026
  19th January 2026 - 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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