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P-3371 Digital Competency Management System - Main Supplier

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

Translink

LOCATION

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

VALUE

£1,200,000

DEADLINE

February 24, 2026 at 15:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

48000000

REFERENCE

008161-2026

Project Timeline

Contact Information

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Original Tender Description

Translink is seeking a competent supplier to provide a Digital Competency Management System for Rail Operational staff. The initial period of the contract will be for 5 years with possible extensions of up to 36 months. Further details of the requirements are detailed within the tender documents. 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 mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific eligibility criteria (e.g., certifications, registrations) are detailed in the provided information beyond being a 'competent supplier'.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to provide a Digital Competency Management System specifically designed for Rail Operational staff.
  • The proposed system must meet the detailed requirements outlined within the full tender documents (which are not provided in this summary).
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Capable of undertaking a contract with an estimated value of £1.2 million.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal.
  • No other method of submission will be accepted.
  • Submission deadline: 2026-02-24T15:00:00+00:00.
  • Bidders must follow instructions on how to submit their response, which can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage.

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OCDS Record
OCDS Data008161-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS record provides structured, standardized information about Translink's tender for a Digital Competency Management System for Rail Operational staff, including buyer details and the planning stage of the procurement.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data008161-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This OCDS Release Package provides structured data about Translink's open tender for a Digital Competency Management System for Rail Operational staff, detailing the buyer and tender initiation.
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Official PDF Version
General Information008161-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
Translink is seeking a supplier for a Digital Competency Management System for Rail Operational staff, with an estimated value of £1.2M over an initial 5-year contract, extendable by 36 months, with a submission deadline of 24 February 2026.
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents008161-2026.html
Summary:
Translink is seeking a supplier for a Digital Competency Management System for Rail Operational staff, with an estimated contract value of £1.2M over 5 years (plus extensions), requiring submissions via the eTendersNI portal by 24 February 2026.

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61
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender provides clear basic information and supports e-submission, but significantly lacks critical details such as evaluation criteria and comprehensive technical requirements in the provided summary, impacting clarity, completeness, and fairness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance70/100

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV code clearly, and there are no reported disputes. However, the absence of a reveal date and the lack of specific mandatory exclusion/eligibility grounds in the provided summary are transparency concerns. The 'Value Classified: Yes' alongside a disclosed estimated value is ambiguous.

Missing reveal date
Lack of specific mandatory exclusion grounds and eligibility criteria in the provided summary
Clarity55/100

While the overall description of the required system is clear, the provided information explicitly states that detailed requirements are in separate documents. Crucially, evaluation criteria are entirely missing from this summary, which significantly hinders understanding of how bids will be assessed.

Missing evaluation criteria
Detailed technical requirements not provided in the summary
Completeness55/100

Basic information like title, reference, organization, value, and duration are complete. However, the tender is incomplete regarding essential details such as specific evaluation criteria and comprehensive technical specifications, which are only referenced as being in external documents.

Missing evaluation criteria
Detailed technical requirements not provided in the summary
Fairness50/100

The use of an e-procurement portal promotes equal access. However, the complete absence of evaluation criteria in the provided information severely compromises transparency and objectivity, making it difficult for bidders to prepare competitive and compliant proposals fairly.

Missing evaluation criteria
Practicality75/100

Electronic submission via the eTendersNI portal is a strong practical advantage. The contract start date and duration are clearly specified. A minor drawback is the lack of a direct URL to the full tender documents, requiring navigation to the portal.

No direct URL to full tender documents provided
Data Consistency80/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical and consistent. Minor inconsistencies include empty codes for procedure type, an empty 'Liable Person' field, and the ambiguous 'Value Classified: Yes' flag.

Empty codes for procedure type
Empty 'Liable Person' field
Sustainability20/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. This indicates a missed opportunity to integrate sustainability principles into the procurement process.

No explicit sustainability criteria (environmental, social, innovation)

Strengths

Clear description of the required Digital Competency Management System
Mandatory electronic submission via a dedicated e-procurement portal (eTendersNI)
Basic tender information (title, reference, organization, value, duration) is well-defined
OCDS data provided, indicating good practice for structured data transparency
No reported disputes or suspensions

Concerns

Critical absence of evaluation criteria in the provided tender information
Lack of detailed technical requirements and specific eligibility/exclusion grounds in the summary
No explicit integration of sustainability (environmental, social, innovation) criteria
Missing reveal date and ambiguous 'Value Classified' flag impacting transparency
No direct URL to the full tender documents, requiring portal navigation

Recommendations

1. Ensure all critical information, especially evaluation criteria and detailed technical specifications, are clearly accessible and summarized in the primary tender notice or linked directly.
2. Explicitly incorporate sustainability criteria (environmental, social, innovation) into future tenders to align with modern procurement best practices.
3. Improve transparency by providing a reveal date and clarifying any ambiguous data fields like 'Value Classified'.

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