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Tender: Replacement Brush Box and High-Pressure Dust Suppression Upgrade for USP5000 Ballast Regulator – Northern Ireland Railways

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Won byPlasser UK Ltd

Contract value£445K

Term12 monthsOct 2026 to Sept 2027

Awarded15 Sept 202625 days after closing

With this buyerFirst contract3 contracts in total

Closed21 Aug 2026

Est. valueEstimate£75K to £610K

LocationNorthern Ireland

AgencyTranslink

SourceeTendersNI

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Submissions closedClosed Fri, 21 Aug 2026

About

Translink is seeking a supplier for a replacement Brush Box assembly and an upgrade to a high-pressure water Dust Suppression System for a USP5000 Ballast Regulator to be used on the Northern Ireland Railways rail network. The contract requires a fully integrated solution including the complete replacement Brush Box assembly, upgraded high-pressure water dust suppression equipment, on-site installation, testing and commissioning, plus associated documentation, warranty and technical support. The initial contract term is 12 months with possible extensions of up to 6 months.

Insight

This opportunity is suited to suppliers of railway maintenance vehicles and associated parts with experience working on ballast regulators, specifically integration for USP5000 equipment on the Northern Ireland Railways network. Key considerations include delivering a fully integrated assembly, completing on-site installation, testing and commissioning, and meeting documentation, warranty and technical support obligations within the 12-month contract period (with up to a 6-month extension).

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