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# P-3477 Ballast Regulator – Brush Box and Dust Suppression System

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/p-3477-ballast-regulator-brush-box-and-dust-suppression-system-ocds-h6vhtk-06d2dc). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Translink: "P-3477 Ballast Regulator – Brush Box and Dust Suppression System". Published status: complete. Published Value: £550,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 21 Aug 2026, 15:00 BST. Published submission portal: etendersni.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Translink](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/translink-GB-PPON-PTMT-7134-NRMV)
- **Published Value:** £550,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 21 August 2026 at 15:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts, Railway maintenance or service vehicles
- **Delivery Location:** UKN
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £371,000 (exc. VAT, 1 award)
- **Official Documents:** 4 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/p-3477-ballast-regulator-brush-box-and-dust-suppression-system-ocds-h6vhtk-06d2dc#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06d2dc`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/p-3477-ballast-regulator-brush-box-and-dust-suppression-system-ocds-h6vhtk-06d2dc#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [etendersni.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fetendersni.gov.uk)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/p-3477-ballast-regulator-brush-box-and-dust-suppression-system-ocds-h6vhtk-06d2dc#participate

## Description
Purchase of a replacement Brush Box assembly and Dust Suppression System for USP5000 Ballast Regulator for use on the Northern Ireland Railways rail network. The Supplier shall provide a fully integrated solution including: • Replacement Brush Box assembly (complete) • Upgrade to high pressure water Dust Suppression System • Installation, testing, and commissioning • Documentation, warranty, and technical support. The initial period of the contract will be for 12 months with possible extensions of up to 6 months.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34600000, 34621200

- **Estimated Value:** £550,000

- **Contract Period:** 30/09/2026 to 30/09/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** P-3477 Ballast Regulator – Brush Box and Dust Suppression System (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **Plasser UK Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-140952`
  - Value: £371,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 14/09/2026

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** P-3477 Ballast Regulator – Brush Box and Dust Suppression System (active)
  - Signed Value: £371,000
  - Signed Date: 29/09/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F070088-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-30T15:11:24.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T09:08:02.693Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06d2dc