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title: "Enterprise Fleet Replacement Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0609ef"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSLINK"
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# Enterprise Fleet Replacement Project

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0609ef

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Enterprise Fleet Replacement Project" was spearheaded by Translink, a UK-based buyer. This project involved establishing an eight-year framework by Irish Rail and Northern Ireland Railways for the replacement of cross-border trains between Belfast and Dublin. With a focus on rolling stock within the goods category, the procurement process utilized a selective method, specifically a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The procurement has reached the award stage, commencing from 25th November 2025, and has since been completed with an active status. The procurement value is significant, amounting to EUR 650,000,000, and the awarded supplier is Stadler Rail Schweiz AG. Delivery is centred on Dublin Connolly Train Station, with the primary location of impact being Ireland.

This tender presents numerous avenues for growth, especially for businesses involved in railway manufacturing and infrastructure development. Large-scale suppliers specializing in rolling stock manufacturing are well-suited to undertake projects of this magnitude due to their capacity to handle substantial orders and meet specific quality and cost criteria. Businesses looking to expand into cross-border railway services will find this project particularly beneficial as it strengthens connectivity between key cities in the UK and Ireland. Suppliers with a strategic approach towards both methodology and commercial costings had an opportunity to secure their involvement, given the procurement's emphasis on these criteria. The framework agreement also indicates long-term collaboration opportunities with the regional rail authorities, promising sustained engagement and potential for future projects.

## Notice

Establishment of 8 year Framework by Irish Rail and Northern Ireland Railways for replacement of Cross border Belfast to Dublin Trains

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Establishment of 8 year Framework by Irish Rail and Northern Ireland Railways for replacement of Cross border Belfast to Dublin Trains

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004805-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £650,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STADLER RAIL SCHWEIZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34620000 - Rolling stock

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004805-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.translink.co.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:577564-2023:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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