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Supply and Install of Sand Storage and Filling Equipment

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

Translink

LOCATION

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

VALUE

£840,000

DEADLINE

February 26, 2026 at 23:59

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

34600000

REFERENCE

004402-2026

Project Timeline

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Original Tender Description

This tender is for the design, fabrication/manufacture, supply and delivery, unloading, storage, erection and installation, supervision of installation, testing, commissioning, staff training and acceptance at the York Road Depot of the sand storage and filling equipment. The sand filling equipment shall be capable of servicing the replacement Enterprise rolling stock and all existing rolling stock that operates on the Translink network. The installation site is within an existing facility in Belfast. Full address for delivery is Translink, York Road Depot, 1 York Road, Belfast, BT15 3RP. The successful tenderer shall note that they will be required to collaborate and coordinate with the designer and principal contractor responsible for the overall delivery of the NIR Facilities improvement works at York Road. As part of this tender you MUST complete a site visit by no later than 09/02/2026. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • (No specific requirements mentioned in the provided text.)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Complete a mandatory site visit by no later than 09/02/2026.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Possess the capability for the design, fabrication/manufacture, supply and delivery, unloading, storage, erection and installation, supervision of installation, testing, commissioning, staff training, and acceptance of sand storage and filling equipment.
  • Ensure the proposed sand filling equipment is capable of servicing the replacement Enterprise rolling stock and all existing rolling stock operating on the Translink network.
  • Demonstrate the ability to collaborate and coordinate with the designer and principal contractor responsible for the overall delivery of the NIR Facilities improvement works at York Road.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • (No specific requirements mentioned in the provided text.)
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit the tender response electronically via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal.
  • Adhere strictly to the submission instructions provided within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage.
  • Submit the response by the deadline of 2026-02-26T23:59:59+00:00.

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DOC
OCDS Record
OCDS Data004402-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS record provides structured data about the tender for sand storage and filling equipment, detailing information on Translink, the procurement process, and key dates.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data004402-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This tender seeks a contractor for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of sand storage and filling equipment at Translink's York Road Depot in Belfast, requiring a mandatory site visit and submission via the eTendersNI portal.
PDF
Official PDF Version
General Information004402-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
This tender seeks a contractor for the design, supply, installation, testing, and training for sand storage and filling equipment at Translink's York Road Depot in Belfast, with a mandatory site visit required by 09/02/2026.
HTM
Tender Notice
Administrative Documents004402-2026.html
Summary:
This tender seeks a contractor for the design, supply, installation, testing, and training for sand storage and filling equipment at Translink's York Road Depot in Belfast, requiring a mandatory site visit by 09/02/2026 and submission via the eTendersNI portal.

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66
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender presents a clear project scope and good practical aspects but is significantly hampered by the absence of evaluation criteria, which critically impacts clarity, completeness, and fairness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender defines an open procedure and uses an appropriate CPV code. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. However, the reveal date is missing, the liable person is not specified, and the procedure code is empty, which are minor disclosure gaps.

Missing reveal date
Liable person not specified
Clarity65/100

The project description and technical requirements are clear and detailed. However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria is a significant clarity issue. Additionally, specific mandatory exclusion grounds and financial requirements are not detailed in the provided text.

Missing evaluation criteria
Lack of specific mandatory exclusion grounds
Completeness60/100

Basic information, financial details, timeline, and location are well-provided. All listed documents are available. The major deficiency is the explicit absence of evaluation criteria and the lack of specific financial requirements, which are crucial components of a complete tender.

Missing evaluation criteria
Lack of specific financial requirements
Fairness45/100

The tender provides full document access, discloses the estimated value, and mandates electronic submission, promoting equal access. However, the critical absence of evaluation criteria severely compromises fairness and transparency, as bidders cannot understand the basis of assessment. The mandatory site visit deadline, while common, could pose a minor challenge for some bidders.

Missing evaluation criteria
Mandatory site visit deadline could be challenging for some
Practicality85/100

Electronic submission is clearly supported and mandated. The contract start date and duration are specified, and the estimated value is disclosed. While a direct document URL isn't provided in the summary, the existence of documents implies accessibility via the e-procurement portal.

No direct document URL provided in the summary
Data Consistency85/100

Key dates are logical and consistent, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies include the empty 'Liable Person' field, missing procedure codes, and the absence of a reveal date.

Liable person not specified
Missing procedure codes
Sustainability25/100

The tender does not explicitly incorporate any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not EU-funded, which often drives higher sustainability standards.

No green procurement aspects
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear and detailed project description
Electronic submission via a dedicated portal (eTendersNI)
Transparent disclosure of estimated value and contract duration
All key dates (submission, contract start, duration) are provided and logical
Documents are available and summarized

Concerns

Absence of explicit evaluation criteria
Lack of specific mandatory exclusion grounds and financial requirements
Missing reveal date and liable person
No integration of sustainability, social, or innovation aspects
Mandatory site visit with a relatively short deadline for a complex project

Recommendations

1. Clearly define and publish detailed evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness.
2. Provide specific mandatory exclusion grounds and financial requirements within the tender documentation.
3. Integrate sustainability, social, and innovation considerations into future tenders to align with modern procurement best practices.

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