Minister for Regional Development - How does Translink Determine a Low-Value Contract?

Mr J Spratt asked the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 1720/10, how Translink determines a low-value contract.

(AQW 2402/10)

Minister for Regional Development: Translink are a Centre of Procurement Expertise and are therefore operationally responsible for all procurement issues within its remit.

Translink determine a low value contract as a contract that is below the OJEU (Official Journal of the European Union) threshold value (for utilities/supplies and services £280k and for works £3.5 m).

In respect of the contracts for fuel installation referred to in AQW1720/10 Translink have agreed to meet face to face with yourself or any other interested party to discuss the evaluation. Translink have also highlighted that it is open to anyone to pursue a complaint about the tender process. This is set out on the Translink website.