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title: "Bus Shelter Contract Management (Pre Market Engagement)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068fd0"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TRANSLINK"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# Bus Shelter Contract Management (Pre Market Engagement)

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068fd0

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## Summary

Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, United Kingdom, is conducting a pre-market engagement exercise for a contract concerning Bus Shelter management. This process is part of a selective procurement method under the Competitive Flexible Procedure. Although not a call for tender, it seeks market input to shape an upcoming procurement initiative. The focus falls within the services category, involving construction materials, advertising, and related structures, under CPV classifications, with an estimated contract value of £500,000. The tender period closes on 10th June 2026, while inquiries can be made until 15th May 2026. The associated contract could commence from 1st April 2027 and might be extended until as late as 31st March 2037, allowing up to a five-year renewal.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in construction services, advertising services, or civil engineering, given its comprehensive scope covering bus shelter structures and associated components. The SME-friendly nature of this engagement implies that small and medium enterprises are particularly encouraged to contribute insights during this phase, potentially positioning themselves favourably for the formal procurement round. By participating in this pre-market engagement, businesses can influence contract specifications, enhancing alignment with market capabilities, and thereby possibly securing advantageous positions in future competitive tenders.

## Notice

Translink is undertaking a Pre-Market Engagement exercise (PME) that seeks input from the market to inform the upcoming procurement for Bus Shelter contract management. NOTE: This is not a call for tender. Instructions for participants which is available from the "CFT Documents" area of eTendersNI. Your response to this market engagement questionnaire MUST BE submitted as an attachment via the secure messaging function of the CfT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040202-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| 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

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 44100000 - Construction materials and associated items
- 44210000 - Structures and parts of structures
- 44212321 - Bus shelters
- 44420000 - Goods used in construction
- 79341000 - Advertising services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 17:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040202-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040202-2026
  30th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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