Open tenders / Vehicles & fleet
Planned procurement · Notice 087004-2026
Fortwilliam and York Road Train Wash Replacements
Translink
- Value
- £3.5m
- Stage
- Early notice
- Where
- Northern Ireland
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 2 Feb 2027 – 31 Jan 2032
In plain English
Translink (NI Railways) wants a supplier to design, build, install, test and commission replacement train wash systems at two Belfast depots — Fortwilliam Train Care Facility and York Road Depot — including removing the old systems, adapting wash pads and plant rooms, and fitting mechanical, electrical and PLC control systems. Work runs from February 2027 to January 2032, with at least five years of technical support and spare parts after installation.
Good fit for: Specialist train wash or vehicle wash equipment manufacturers and rail depot M&E installers.
Watch out: Work takes place in live operational railway depots, so safe working around running trains is required; Suppliers must show experience in rail infrastructure, depot construction and mechanical/electrical installation; Systems must suit several fleets including the future Stadler FLIRT Enterprise trains; Minimum five years of spare parts and technical support after installation
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What the buyer says
Northern Ireland Railways Company Ltd (NI Railways) is seeking information from qualified and experienced suppliers for the design, manufacture, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of replacement Train Wash systems at two operational rail maintenance facilities in Belfast: Fortwilliam Train Care Facility and York Road Depot. The project will replace existing train wash systems that have reached the end of their operational life and no longer provide the required cleaning performance. The new installations will support current and future NI Railways rolling stock, including the forthcoming Stadler FLIRT Enterprise fleet. The anticipated scope of works will include, but is not limited to: Design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a new bi-directional Train Wash system at Fortwilliam Train Care Facility. Design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a new Train Wash system at York Road Depot. Decommissioning and removal of the existing Train Wash systems and associated equipment at both locations. Verification of existing foundations, drainage systems, utilities and structures to confirm suitability for reuse. Adaptation and preparation of existing wash pads and plant rooms to accommodate new equipment. Installation of associated mechanical, electrical, control and compressed air systems. Provision of PLC-based control systems, safety systems, train detection equipment and operator interfaces. Testing, commissioning, operator training and handover of the completed installations. Provision of documentation, manuals, software licences, spare parts support and warranty services. Ongoing technical support and spare parts availability for a minimum period of five years following installation. The Train Wash systems shall be capable of…
Procedure: not stated. Published 14 Sep 2026.
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