--- title: "Translink's Bus Shelter Contract Management" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068fd1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068fd1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068fd1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068fd1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSLINK" published: "2026-04-30" --- # Translink's Bus Shelter Contract Management Buyer: TRANSLINK Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068fd1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068fd1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068fd1.json) ## Summary Translink, the public transport provider based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Bus Shelter Contract Management project. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting industrial machinery, construction materials, bus shelters, and advertising services. Translink has launched a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) to seek input from the market, with the deadline for submission of responses set for 12:00 on 15 May 2026. The initial engagement is scheduled to conclude on 30 June 2026, ensuring stakeholders have ample time to provide feedback. The contract is planned for implementation from April 2027 to March 2032, with a potential extension until 2037. This procurement process is a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the United Kingdom's Northern Ireland region and is governed by the relevant devolved regulations. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses offering services related to bus shelter management, industrial machinery, construction materials, and advertising. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate as the procurement process considers their suitability. The long-term nature of the contract, with possibilities for extension, provides a stable growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public transportation infrastructure. Businesses with a strong presence in the Northern Irish market, especially those that have experience with utilities and public undertakings, will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. ## 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. * The deadline for submissions of completed questionnaires is 12.00 on 15 May 2026. * It is anticipated a meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams wc 15 June 2026. * Based on the information provided, you may be invited to a Microsoft Teams meeting, and an invitation will be sent accordingly to the attendee(s). It is the intention to publish a CfT with a Brief Scope of Description of Requirement and PME Questionnaire with instructions for completion. ### Planning Information The aim of this pre-Market Engagement is to afford interested Suppliers an opportunity to identify points that would be useful for Translink to consider in structing a future tender opportunity to ensure the awarded contract is based on an approach that will meet Translink's needs. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040203-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 42000000 - Industrial machinery - 44100000 - Construction materials and associated items - 44212321 - Bus shelters - 44420000 - Goods used in construction - 79341000 - Advertising services ## Release History - 30 Apr 2026 at 17:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040203-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040203-2026 30th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - 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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