Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be9-a4fa-705a-8cee-9b41b1e6fd49/pre-market-engagement-fw137-quantity-surverying-and-commerial-services pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # PRE market engagement fw137 quantity surverying and commerial services [Translink](https://tendernation.io/buyers/translink) Estimated value £5,000,000 Published 10 Sept 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Translink is considering the establishment of a Framework for the provision of quantity surveying, cost management, professional commercial, contractual and project support services to support the delivery of its capital investment and maintenance programmes. The Framework is intended to provide access to suitably qualified and experienced suppliers capable of supporting projects across the full project lifecycle, including strategic planning, design development, construction, contract administration and project close-out. The Client's Infrastructure and Projects Division is responsible for the maintenance, renewal and development of assets across Northern Ireland Railways Company, Ulsterbus and Metro. Projects may include, but are not limited to: - Rail infrastructure and permanent way - Bus infrastructure and passenger facilities - Railway stations, bus stations and integrated transport facilities - Offices, retail premises and operational buildings - Engineering workshops, depots, garages and storage facilities - Warehouses and logistics facilities - Park & Ride facilities and car parks - Bridges, tunnels, viaducts and other civil engineering structures - Roads, drainage and associated infrastructure - Mechanical and electrical installations - Building services, CCTV, lifts, escalators and security systems - Signalling and telecommunications infrastructure - Energy efficiency and decarbonisation projects - Refurbishment, maintenance, renewal and demolition works The above list is indicative only and is not intended to be exhaustive. Read full description ## CPV classification Quantity surveying services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06f66f-2026-09-10T10:53:15+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06f66f-2026-09-10T10:53:15+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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