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08 Aug 2025 at 16:38

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19 Dec 2024 at 15:32

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05 Dec 2024 at 08:19

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29 Nov 2024 at 08:24

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28 Oct 2024 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has completed the procurement process for the "DfI Tram T-1144 Term Contract for Road Markings" under an open procedure, as detailed in the award notice dated 8th August 2025. The contract, focusing on the works procurement category, involves activities across various locations in Northern Ireland, including Derry and Strabane, Belfast, and others. With a key emphasis on road marking and associated civil engineering tasks, the procurement was initially planned through a tender with crucial submission dates extended multiple times, concluding with awards signed on 27th June 2025. The main buying entity, DfI Transport and Road Asset Management TRAM, manages the process under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and complies with GPA requirements, ensuring transparent communication and the inclusion of a standstill period in its strategy.

This contract offers significant opportunities for companies involved in road construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in traffic management and road marking. With the prioritisation of cost (80%) over quality (20%) in the award criteria, businesses that operate efficiently with competitive pricing models are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The procurement process attracted multiple bids, highlighting opportunities for both large firms and Small or Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Active contracts have been awarded to several suppliers, such as ROAD SAFETY CONTRACTS LTD and SHANNON ROADMARKINGS LTD, indicating a robust competitive landscape for businesses in this industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfI Tram T-1144 Term Contract for Road Markings

Notice Description

Within each Contract Area, the works to be undertaken under this Contract may include, but not be limited to, the following principal work activities which are provided by way of example: A Delivery of Temporary Traffic management as part of associated civils works on live traffic Public Roads B Removal of road markings C Laying of road markings using mechanical means D Laying of road markings by hand E Removal of road studs F Installation of road studs

Lot Information

RMW2 Derry and Strabane / Fermanagh and Omagh

Within each Contract Area, the works to be undertaken under this Contract may include, but not be limited to, the following principal work activities which are provided by way of example: A Delivery of Temporary Traffic management as part of associated civils works on live traffic Public Roads B Removal of road markings C Laying of road markings using mechanical means D Laying of road markings by hand E Removal of road studs F Installation of road studs

Renewal: Term Contracts have varying renewal dates

RME1 Belfast

Within each Contract Area, the works to be undertaken under this Contract may include, but not be limited to, the following principal work activities which are provided by way of example: A Delivery of Temporary Traffic management as part of associated civils works on live traffic Public Roads B Removal of road markings C Laying of road markings using mechanical means D Laying of road markings by hand E Removal of road studs F Installation of road studs

Renewal: Term Contracts have varying renewal dates

RMS2 Newry, Mourne and Down / Ards and North Down

Within each Contract Area, the works to be undertaken under this Contract may include, but not be limited to, the following principal work activities which are provided by way of example: A Delivery of Temporary Traffic management as part of associated civils works on live traffic Public Roads B Removal of road markings C Laying of road markings using mechanical means D Laying of road markings by hand E Removal of road studs F Installation of road studs

Renewal: Term Contracts have varying renewal dates

RMS1 Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

Within each Contract Area, the works to be undertaken under this Contract may include, but not be limited to, the following principal work activities which are provided by way of example: A Delivery of Temporary Traffic management as part of associated civils works on live traffic Public Roads B Removal of road markings C Laying of road markings using mechanical means D Laying of road markings by hand E Removal of road studs F Installation of road studs

Renewal: Term Contracts have varying renewal dates

RMN2 Mid and East Antrim / Antrim and Newtownabbey

Within each Contract Area, the works to be undertaken under this Contract may include, but not be limited to, the following principal work activities which are provided by way of example: A Delivery of Temporary Traffic management as part of associated civils works on live traffic Public Roads B Removal of road markings C Laying of road markings using mechanical means D Laying of road markings by hand E Removal of road studs F Installation of road studs

Renewal: Term Contracts have varying renewal dates

RME2 Lisburn and Castlereagh

Within each Contract Area, the works to be undertaken under this Contract may include, but not be limited to, the following principal work activities which are provided by way of example: A Delivery of Temporary Traffic management as part of associated civils works on live traffic Public Roads B Removal of road markings C Laying of road markings using mechanical means D Laying of road markings by hand E Removal of road studs F Installation of road studs

Renewal: Term Contracts have varying renewal dates

RMW1 Mid Ulster Cookstown, Dungannon, Magherafelt

Within each Contract Area, the works to be undertaken under this Contract may include, but not be limited to, the following principal work activities which are provided by way of example: A Delivery of Temporary Traffic management as part of associated civils works on live traffic Public Roads B Removal of road markings C Laying of road markings using mechanical means D Laying of road markings by hand E Removal of road studs F Installation of road studs

Renewal: Term Contracts have varying renewal dates

RMN1 Causeway Coast and Glens

Within each Contract Area, the works to be undertaken under this Contract may include, but not be limited to, the following principal work activities which are provided by way of example: A Delivery of Temporary Traffic management as part of associated civils works on live traffic Public Roads B Removal of road markings C Laying of road markings using mechanical means D Laying of road markings by hand E Removal of road studs F Installation of road studs

Renewal: Term Contracts have varying renewal dates

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b1e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047422-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£17,900,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,200,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Term Contracts have varying renewal dates

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM)
Additional Buyers

Department for Infrastructure

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 2JA
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ROAD SAFETY CONTRACTS LTD

SHANNON ROADMARKINGS LTD

WHITEMOUNTAIN QUARRIES LTD

BRIDGEPOINT ROADMARKINGS LTD

Northern Road Markings Ltd

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