United Kingdom-Belfast: Buses and coaches

Type of document: Invitation to tender
Country: United Kingdom
OJEU Ref: (2017/S 029-052554/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Negotiated procedure
Regulation of procurement: EU – with participation by GPA countries
Type of bid required: Global bid

Contract notice
Supplies
Directive 2014/25/EU

Section I: Contracting entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Translink
Postal address: Milewater Road
Town: Belfast
Postal code: BT3 9BG
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: William Moore
Email: william.moore@translink.co.uk
Nuts code: UK
Internet address(es):
Main address:
Address of the buyer profile:

I.3)Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge,at:
Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the above mentioned address
I.6) Main activity:
Urban railway, tramway, trolleybus and bus services

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement:
II.1.1) Title: 008/0125/15 Ulsterbus and Metro Fleet Replacement 2017 to 2022. readvertisement.
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 34121000
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description:
Translink covering Ulsterbus and Metro wishes to establish one or more commercial arrangements for the period 2017 to 2022 for the acquisition of public service vehicles to the specifications and indicative numbers detailed in the Pre Qualification Documents. One objective of these commercial arrangements will allow timely commitment on confirmation of appropriate funding. A further objective is to identify and implement longer term strategic partnerships to develop best class products to enhance the passenger experience whilst maximising the benefits or harnessing emerging technology. If this is of interest please complete and submit a Pre Qualification Document via the etendersni portal no later than 15:00 on Monday 20.3.2017.

II.1.6) Information about lots
The contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted forall lots
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title: Interurban Express Single Deck 2 and 3 axle

Lot No:1
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 34121100
Main CPV code: 34121300
Main CPV code: 34121400
Main CPV code: 34114400

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKN01 Main site or place of performance:
Northern Ireland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Translink covering Ulsterbus and Metro wishes to establish one or more commercial arrangements for the period 2017 to 2022 for the acquisition of public service vehicles to the specifications and indicative numbers detailed in the Pre Qualification Documents. One objective of these commercial arrangements will allow timely commitment on confirmation of appropriate funding. A further objective is to identify and implement longer term strategic partnerships to develop best class products to enhance the passenger experience whilst maximising the benefits or harnessing emerging technology. If this is of interest please complete and submit a Pre Qualification Document via the etendersni portal no later than 15:00 on Monday 20.3.2017.
II.2.5)Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:72
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.1) Title: Interurban Express Double Deck 3 axle

Lot No:2
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 34121100
Main CPV code: 34121300
Main CPV code: 34121400
Main CPV code: 34114400

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKN01 Main site or place of performance:
Northern Ireland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Translink covering Ulsterbus and Metro wishes to establish one or more commercial arrangements for the period 2017 to 2022 for the acquisition of public service vehicles to the specifications and indicative numbers detailed in the Pre Qualification Documents. One objective of these commercial arrangements will allow timely commitment on confirmation of appropriate funding. A further objective is to identify and implement longer term strategic partnerships to develop best class products to enhance the passenger experience whilst maximising the benefits or harnessing emerging technology. If this is of interest please complete and submit a Pre Qualification Document via the etendersni portal no later than 15:00 on Monday 20.3.2017.
II.2.5)Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:72
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.1) Title: Urban/Rural Services Single Deck

Lot No:3
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 34121100
Main CPV code: 34121300
Main CPV code: 34121400
Main CPV code: 34114400

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKN01 Main site or place of performance:
Northern Ireland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Translink covering Ulsterbus and Metro wishes to establish one or more commercial arrangements for the period 2017 to 2022 for the acquisition of public service vehicles to the specifications and indicative numbers detailed in the Pre Qualification Documents. One objective of these commercial arrangements will allow timely commitment on confirmation of appropriate funding. A further objective is to identify and implement longer term strategic partnerships to develop best class products to enhance the passenger experience whilst maximising the benefits or harnessing emerging technology. If this is of interest please complete and submit a Pre Qualification Document via the etendersni portal no later than 15:00 on Monday 20.3.2017.
II.2.5)Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:72
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.1) Title: Urban/Rural Services Double Deck 2 axle

Lot No:4
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 34121100
Main CPV code: 34121300
Main CPV code: 34121400
Main CPV code: 34114400

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKN01 Main site or place of performance:
Northern Ireland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Translink covering Ulsterbus and Metro wishes to establish one or more commercial arrangements for the period 2017 to 2022 for the acquisition of public service vehicles to the specifications and indicative numbers detailed in the Pre Qualification Documents. One objective of these commercial arrangements will allow timely commitment on confirmation of appropriate funding. A further objective is to identify and implement longer term strategic partnerships to develop best class products to enhance the passenger experience whilst maximising the benefits or harnessing emerging technology. If this is of interest please complete and submit a Pre Qualification Document via the etendersni portal no later than 15:00 on Monday 20.3.2017.
II.2.5)Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:72
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.1) Title: Midibus 8.5 to 10.5 mtr

Lot No:5
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 34121100
Main CPV code: 34121300
Main CPV code: 34121400
Main CPV code: 34114400

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKN01 Main site or place of performance:
Northern Ireland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Translink covering Ulsterbus and Metro wishes to establish one or more commercial arrangements for the period 2017 to 2022 for the acquisition of public service vehicles to the specifications and indicative numbers detailed in the Pre Qualification Documents. One objective of these commercial arrangements will allow timely commitment on confirmation of appropriate funding. A further objective is to identify and implement longer term strategic partnerships to develop best class products to enhance the passenger experience whilst maximising the benefits or harnessing emerging technology. If this is of interest please complete and submit a Pre Qualification Document via the etendersni portal no later than 15:00 on Monday 20.3.2017.
II.2.5)Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:72
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity,including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:If required this will be listed in PQQ and ITT documentation on

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria:These will be listed in PQQ and ITT documentation

III.1.6) Deposits and guarantees required:
These will be listed in PQQ and ITT documentation

III.1.7) Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
These will be listed in PQQ and ITT documentation

III.1.8) Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
These will be listed in PQQ and ITT documentation

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure:
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:2017-03-20 Local time:15:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tender must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:2017-09-16

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:no
IV.2) Information about electronic workflows
VI.3) Additional information:Let’s work together. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TranslinkB2B for opportunities worth 50 000 GBP or more. Check out our website at www.translink.co.uk/Corporate/Procurement/. Participate in tenders at For assistance using eTendersNI and registering your Organisation please contact the helpdesk whose number is located on the eTendersNI contact us page. Note: Do not leave completing your PQQ/ITT response until the last minute, late responses shall be rejected. The contracting authority reserves the right not to award any contract as a result of this competition. About the Translink Group: Throughout the documentation, both ‘Translink’ and ‘Group’ refer to the same corporate entities. Both shall be taken to comprise the Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company (NITHC) in addition to its main operating subsidiaries Citybus Ltd, Northern Ireland Railways Company Ltd and Ulsterbus Ltd.

VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: Please see section VI.4.2
Town: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Official name: Not Applicable
Town: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom

VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:The Translink Group will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2006 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Official name: Please see section VI.4.2
Town: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:
2017-02-08