Pre-Market Engagement - Framework for Rail Fleet Engineering Support
Translink, the public transport organisation operating Northern Ireland’s rail network, is conducting pre-market engagement for a proposed framework covering project management, technical support and business change services for rail systems, engineering and operations projects. The framework is intended to provide specialist consultancy, advisory and embedded resources to support the development, delivery, implementation and optimisation of rail projects and programmes across Translink’s rail network and associated assets. The estimated framework value is £30 million, although the available information does not state the proposed contract duration or framework term. Delivery is expected across the UKN0 region, corresponding to Northern Ireland. This notice is not a call for tender, and the key participation requirement at this stage is submission of a completed Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire; no specific professional certification or technical qualification is identified in the published description.
Buyer: Translink. Source: eTendersNI. Updated 13 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £30m
- Bids close: 23 Oct 2026
- Location: Northern Ireland
- Procedure: Open/Competitive Flexible
- Category: Support services for railway transport (63711000)
From the official notice
NOTE THIS CFT IS NOT A CALL FOR TENDER. Translink is establishing a Framework for the provision of Project Management, Technical Support and Business Change Services to support Rail Systems, Engineering and Operations projects across the Translink rail network and associated assets. The Framework will provide access to specialist consultancy, advisory and embedded resource support to assist with the development, delivery, implementation and optimisation of rail projects and programmes. Please ensure you download and read the Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire, which is available from the ‘CfT Documents’ Area of the CfT. Your completed Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire MUST be submitted as an attachment via the eTendersNI messaging portal. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES IS 12PM ON FRIDAY 23rd OCTOBER 2026. Please note: the procedure selected for this Pre-Market Engagement is not indicative of the procurement procedure to follow.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 23 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £30m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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