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title: "Bus and Coach Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and Telematics"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c6dd"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TRANSLINK"
published: "2026-07-08"
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# Bus and Coach Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and Telematics

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c6dd

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## Summary

Translink, the buying organisation based in Belfast, United Kingdom, is currently in the tender stage for the project titled "Bus and Coach Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and Telematics." This procurement falls under the category of goods with additional service elements, focusing on vehicle location systems. The procurement process is a competitive flexible procedure under the selective method. Interested parties should note the tender period ends on 13 August 2026, with the award period concluding on 1 November 2026. Deliveries will be made within Northern Ireland, and the contract period is expected to start on 30 November 2026, extending up to 31 October 2032, with a potential renewal option of up to 24 months.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle telematics and AVL technology. Companies with expertise in large-scale deployments and flexible system integration tailored to public transport fleets will find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities. The contract's significant value of up to £3,000,000 indicates robust financial opportunity, making it attractive for businesses aiming to expand their operations within the public sector. Businesses well-versed in delivering under competitive procedural frameworks and adapting to regulatory requirements, such as the Procurement Act 2023, are well-suited to compete for this tender.

## Notice

Appointment of supplier to provide Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and Telematics across the Translink Bus Fleet

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Option to vary fleet of vehicles system(s) are installed into

Renewal: Any period up to 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064427-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | £2,500,000 |
| 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

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42961300 - Vehicle location system

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 18:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064427-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064427-2026
  8th July 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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