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title: "Technical Support Framework 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d6ca"
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# Technical Support Framework 2026

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d6ca

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Translink, a public undertaking operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations. Titled "Technical Support Framework 2026," this tender falls within the services category, specifically targeting Transport systems consultancy services, Business analysis consultancy services, General management consultancy services, and Market and economic research. The process is set in Belfast, UK, with a procurement stage currently in the tender phase. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 7th September 2026, and a submission deadline by 14th September 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure with a framework agreement that may involve secondary competition and direct selection, managed electronically via http://etendersni.gov.uk/. The contract, valued at £5,000,000, is split into two active lots focusing on Public Transport Planning and Operations, and Benchmarking, Data Collection, Market Research Insights.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering consultancy services related to transport planning, data analysis, and inclusive design. Companies with expertise in these areas, especially those with experience as secondary competition winners or legacy service providers, will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. The technical support framework structure suggests sustained engagement, with contracts potentially extending up to eight years, including renewals, thereby offering substantial revenue potential and strategic partnership development within the transport sector. Enterprises with robust skills in management, business analysis, and research will find themselves well-positioned to bid for and succeed in this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

This is a multi-supplier Technical Support Framework, comprising two specialist LOTS. To support transport planning, network development, data analysis and inclusive design activities across the organisation.

### Lot Information

Public Transport Planning and Operations

This is a multi-supplier Technical Support Framework, comprising two specialist LOTS. To support transport planning, network development, data analysis and inclusive design activities across the organisation.

Renewal: up to and including 5 years

Benchmarking, Data Collection, Market Research Insights

This is a multi-supplier Technical Support Framework, comprising two specialist LOTS. To support transport planning, network development, data analysis and inclusive design activities across the organisation.

Renewal: up to and including 5 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071824-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 14:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071824-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071824-2026
  29th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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