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FW130 Civil Engineering Contractors Framework

Translink · Central government

In brief

Translink has announced plans to buy construction work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 4 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 1 October 2027.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 36 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work.

What the notice says

PME for establishing a new framework for Civil Engineering Construction Works. PME Questionnaire to be published

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 083885-2026

About the buyer

TranslinkLast 12 months

Procurements

66

Awards

34

Suppliers it has used most for construction

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From notice 083885-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.