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title: "DfI TRAM - Supply and Delivery of Spare and Replacement Parts and Specialist Engineering Services for Voith Schneider Propulsion Systems"
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# DfI TRAM - Supply and Delivery of Spare and Replacement Parts and Specialist Engineering Services for Voith Schneider Propulsion Systems

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ce57

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## Summary

The Department for Infrastructure, based in Belfast, has completed the tender process for the "DfI TRAM - Supply and Delivery of Spare and Replacement Parts and Specialist Engineering Services for Voith Schneider Propulsion Systems." This contract, listed under the industry category of goods and services related to Boats and Engineering, was initiated directly due to technical reasons and awarded to VOITH TURBO LIMITED. The contract is valued at approximately £702,000 and spans from 31 July 2026 to 30 July 2029, focusing on maintaining propulsion systems in passenger vessels operating across Strangford Lough. The procurement follows Northern Irish devolved regulations and prioritizes compliance with manufacturer maintenance schedules for maritime safety assessments.

This tender provides a strategic opportunity for businesses specializing in maritime engineering and propulsion systems, particularly those capable of supplying and supporting high-quality, genuine parts with appropriate warranties. VOITH TURBO LIMITED, as an SME and the sole authorised dealer of Voith Schneider components, stands as the key beneficiary due to its unique position in the market. The contract emphasizes the need for technical expertise and reliability, appealing primarily to firms equipped to handle complex engineering requirements and stringent inspection criteria. This opportunity sets a precedent for similar awards, highlighting the importance of niche capabilities in securing government contracts.

## Notice

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI), Public Transport Operations, is directly responsible for the operation of Strangford Lough Ferry Service utilising two large passenger vessels: MV Portaferry II and MV Strangford II. Both vessels are owned by the Department and must undergo an annual inspection by Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) prior to the issuing of a Passenger Ship Safety Certificate (PSSC) - required for the ferry service to be legally operated. Part of this inspection focuses on the vessel machinery and compliance with manufacturer maintenance schedule. It is the Department's intention to award a 3-year contract for the supply of spare and replacement parts (including the provision of support) for the Voith Propulsion Systems in the vessels at a total cost of up to PS702k.

### Procurement Information

Voith Turbo Ltd is the only authorised dealer providing a supply of genuine Voith Schneider parts and services with the necessary assurances and warranties completed by their trained engineers. Section 41 and paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 provides justification of a Direct Award when the following conditions are met in relation to the public contract- (a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068344-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £702,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 2JA |
| 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 | VOITH TURBO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 34520000 - Boats
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 14:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068344-2026
- 19 Jul 2026 at 09:22 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068026-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068344-2026
  20th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068026-2026
  19th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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