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Translink
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Total contracts
89
Known spend
£2bn
53 disclosed
Average value
£32m
Per contract
Active suppliers
10
Last 5 years
Top suppliers
Last 5 years- 1
MARTIN ENGINEERING SUPPLIES LIMITED
£2m
- 2
Bamford Bus Company Ltd Trading as Wrightbus
£520m
- 3
Fyfes Vehicle & Engineering Supplies Ltd
2 winslatest 27 Jul 2026£2m
- 4
LPW (Europe) Limited
2 winslatest 11 Aug 2026£618,405
- 5
Thomas Hamill & Sons
2 winslatest 17 Dec 2025£434,691
- 6
PLASSER UK LTD
2 winslatest 15 Sept 2026£371,000
- 7
Ballymena Engine Spares Limited
2 winslatest 27 Jul 2026£200,000
- 8
Bamford Bus Company (t/a Wrightbus)
2 winslatest 11 Aug 2026£21,967
- 9
MOTT MACDONALD LTD
2 winslatest 26 Mar 2026£1
- 10
FP McCann
2 winslatest 02 Apr 2026£1
What they buy
By CPV categoryTransport equipmentCPV 34
6 contracts · £1bn
Repair & maintenanceCPV 50
4 contracts · £17m
Business servicesCPV 79
3 contracts · £2m
Construction worksCPV 45
3 contracts · £2
Sewage, refuse & cleaningCPV 90
2 contracts · £10m
Electrical equipmentCPV 31
1 contract · £60m
Furniture & furnishingsCPV 39
1 contract · £6m
IT servicesCPV 72
1 contract · £1
Tender activity
Notices published per month — last 24 months
All contracts (89)
Technical support framework 2026
This is a multi‑supplier Technical Support Framework, comprising two specialist LOTS. To support transport planning, network development, data analysis and inclusive design activit
PSV inspection training and competency management programme
Translink seeks a competent and recognised training provider capable of delivering training, assessment, and certification for all staff involved in vehicle roadworthiness inspecti
P-3449 supply of bus, coach and support vehicle replacement parts
Translink is setting up a Dynamic Market so it can buy replacement parts for its buses, coaches and support vehicles from manufacturers or direct suppliers, giving small firms a chance to sell parts to the fleet.
Pre-market engagement - P-3480 insurance claims system 2027
This is a Pre-Market Engagement exercise (PME) that seeks input from the market to inform the upcoming procurement of a replacement Insurance Claims Management System. Translink ar
EFRP - train lifting jacks for new enterprise trains
As part of the Enterprise Fleet Replacement Project (ERFP) Translink are seeking qualified contractors to supply and install train lifting jacks to support the maintenance and serv
Bus and coach automatic vehicle location (AVL) and telematics
Appointment of supplier to provide Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and Telematics across the Translink Bus Fleet
P-3431 network information systems (NIS) - cyber assessment audit 2026
Translink require an assured service provider to undertake Cyber Resilience Audits (CRA) as an OES per Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 (NIS Regulations) on behalf
FW131 - general property maintenance south
Translink is establishing a Framework for the provision of general property maintenance works. The Client’s Property Department is responsible for maintenance, minor works and capi
P-3271 IT hardware maintenance and support services
Translink is seeking to appoint a single supplier to support their Information Services Division with delivery of the following service areas: a. Hardware maintenance (physical ser
Supply and delivery of liquid fuel (2026-30)
The provision of the supply and delivery of liquid fuel for Translink's Bus and Rail operations. It is anticipated that the following volumes of fuel are required. Please note thes
P-3226 managed service for the supply and delivery of corporate clothing and workwear
Translink wishes to appoint a suitable contractor to provide Corporate Workwear and Structured Garments ("workwear") to staff numbers in the region of 3800. The current process for
P-2673 rail drivers tablets procurement and implementation support
Translink requires a suitably experienced subject matter expert to provide procurement and implementation support to the Rail Drivers Tablets project. This project will support com
C9271 supply of bus fibreglass parts 2
Translink requires a competent supplier to supply fibreglass components to support the Translink bus fleet. This will be a 3-year contract. Anticipated Contract Start Date is June
FW129 - stakeholder management and communications
Professional Services related to Stakeholder Management & Communications.
P-3449 supply of bus, coach and support vehicle replacement parts
Translink is seeking to engage the market about the establishment of a Dynamic Market for the purchase of replacement parts to service the maintenance of its Bus, Coach and Support
Translink's bus shelter contract management
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
Bus shelter contract management (pre market engagement)
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
The inspection and maintenance of workshop & garage equipment
There is a requirement for Translink to have a contracted supplier to inspect and maintain workshop & garage equipment. Inspection and maintenance of Bus & Rail Hydraulics Inspecti
Supply of single deck coaches
Translink are intending to establish a Single Supplier Framework, duration to be confirmed, aimed at delivering a cost effective and agile means to procure modern, safe, efficient,
FW122 permanent way major projects framework
Translink is establishing a Framework for the provision of Permanent Way Contractor works to support the delivery of Translink’s programme of capital and maintenance works. This Fr