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Published 27 Jul 2021, 20:25 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Digital and Data Transformation

Official notice

Authority: Translink (Public body)

Framework agreement2 lotsServicesOpen procedureSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Awarded 22 Jul 2021
Lots 2see the lot list below

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink’s requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. In order to support our values and objectives and to assist with the development and delivery of major programmes and initiatives across the Group, Translink wishes to establish a Framework Arrangement with suitably qualified and experienced organisations to deliver a data strategy and subsequent implementation support services across a range of activities. These activities have been categorised into two lots. The anticipated start date is 1 April 2021 however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserve the right to accept part of any Tender from one or any number of Tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.

CPV: Data services · IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
13 bids on the busiest of 2 lots · 3 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · no lot values published · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1StrategyCancelled
Extensions: Options included to extend the contract. First option for a further period of 2 years; Second option for a further period of 2 years; Third option for a further period of 1 year;
Lot #2ImplementationCancelled
Extensions: Options included to extend the contract: First option for a further period of 2 years; Second option for a further period of 2 years; Third option for a further period of 1 year.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

LotQualityPriceSplit
1 · Strategy70%30%
2 · Implementation70%30%
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 3 points.
  • “Digital and Data Transformation” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
27 Jul 2021, 20:25 BST
Last source update
27 Jul 2021, 20:25 BST
Authority reference
P-1388
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-017872
Classification (CPV)
Data servicesIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Delivery area
Northern Ireland (UKN0)
Official registry OCID
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Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: . . Translink 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 2016 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 of Justice in Northern Ireland, Royal Courts of Justice.

Publisher note: 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 https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps. 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 it's main operating subsidiaries Citybus Ltd, Northern Ireland Railways Company Ltd and Ulsterbus Ltd.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 3admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 131 from SMEs · busiest of 2 lots
Contracts signed 2latest 22 Jul 2021

2 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Strategy

    Signed
    22 Jul 2021
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Implementation

    Signed
    15 Jul 2021
    Value
    £4,000,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Strategy13bids · 13 electronic · 1 from abroad0——
2 · Implementation13bids · 13 electronic · 3 from abroad1——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Translink

Contracting authorityPublic bodyUrban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus services Procurement Department, Belfast, UK, BT2 7LXContact name, email

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Please see VI.4.3 belowReview body Belfast

Framework contractors & participating bidders

3 commercial parties on the notice
  • ANAEKO LIMITEDFramework contractor Unit 10b4 Linfield Industrial Estate Linfield Road, BELFAST, UK, BT12 5GHContact email, phone
  • Deloitte - Main Account MCS/LLPFramework contractor Hill House, LONDON, UK, EC4A 3JRContact email, phone
  • ERNST YOUNG LLPFramework contractor 1 More Place, LONDON, UK, SE1 7EUContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.