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Award

05 Aug 2025 at 09:18

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland has completed the procurement process for the maintenance of construction plant and equipment, which took place at various locations including Ballymena, Coleraine, Omagh, Enniskillen, Armagh, and Craigavon. The procurement, titled "DFI TRAM - MAINTENANCE OF CONSTRUCTION PLANT AND EQUIPMENT," falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services. The process utilised an open procurement method and moved from tender to award stage, with contract signing completed on 4th August 2025. The contracts have a total value of £6.6 million, equally distributed across six active contracts, each valued at £1.1 million, awarded to different suppliers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and businesses involved in repair and maintenance services, particularly those equipped to handle machinery at multiple locations. The open procurement method encourages participation from a variety of businesses, offering chances for growth and long-term partnerships with a key governmental body. This project, with its renewable yearly extensions, provides businesses with the stability of a long-term venture, fostering economic growth in the region through sustained employment and service provision.

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Notice Title

DFI TRAM - MAINTENANCE OF CONSTRUCTION PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Notice Description

The Department for Infrastructure has a requirement for the servicing and maintenance of construction plant and equipment at the following locations across Northern Ireland. * Ballykeel Workshop, Ballymena, BT42 3HA * Northbrook Workshop, Coleraine, BT52 2JB * Arvalee Workshop, Omagh, BT79 0ND * Silverhill Workshop, Enniskillen, BT74 5JP * Armagh Workshop, Armagh, BT60 1JD * Seagoe Workshop, Craigavon, BT63 5QE

Lot Information

Lot 1 - DfI TRAM Fleet Unit, Ballykeel Workshop, Ballymena, BT42 3HA

The Department for Infrastructure has a requirement for the servicing and maintenance of construction plant and equipment at the following locations across Northern Ireland. * Ballykeel Workshop, Ballymena, BT42 3HA * Northbrook Workshop, Coleraine, BT52 2JB * Arvalee Workshop, Omagh, BT79 0ND * Silverhill Workshop, Enniskillen, BT74 5JP * Armagh Workshop, Armagh, BT60 1JD * Seagoe Workshop, Craigavon, BT63 5QE. Additional information: The total contract value is estimated at PS6.6 Million which has been split equally across all Lots. However depending on actual demand, this figure is subject to change across the various Lots throughout the lifetime of the contract.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for 3 periods of 1 year each

Lot 2 - DfI TRAM Fleet Unit, Northbrook Workshop, Coleraine, BT52 2JB

The Department for Infrastructure has a requirement for the servicing and maintenance of construction plant and equipment at the following locations across Northern Ireland. * Ballykeel Workshop, Ballymena, BT42 3HA * Northbrook Workshop, Coleraine, BT52 2JB * Arvalee Workshop, Omagh, BT79 0ND * Silverhill Workshop, Enniskillen, BT74 5JP * Armagh Workshop, Armagh, BT60 1JD * Seagoe Workshop, Craigavon, BT63 5QE. Additional information: The total contract value is estimated at PS6.6 Million which has been split equally across all Lots. However depending on actual demand, this figure is subject to change across the various Lots throughout the lifetime of the contract.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for 3 periods of 1 year each

Lot 3 - DfI TRAM Fleet Unit, Arvalee Workshop, Omagh, BT79 0ND

The Department for Infrastructure has a requirement for the servicing and maintenance of construction plant and equipment at the following locations across Northern Ireland. * Ballykeel Workshop, Ballymena, BT42 3HA * Northbrook Workshop, Coleraine, BT52 2JB * Arvalee Workshop, Omagh, BT79 0ND * Silverhill Workshop, Enniskillen, BT74 5JP * Armagh Workshop, Armagh, BT60 1JD * Seagoe Workshop, Craigavon, BT63 5QE. Additional information: The total contract value is estimated at PS6.6 Million which has been split equally across all Lots. However depending on actual demand, this figure is subject to change across the various Lots throughout the lifetime of the contract.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for 3 periods of 1 year each

Lot 4 - DfI TRAM Fleet Unit, Silverhill Workshop, Enniskillen, BT74 5JP

The Department for Infrastructure has a requirement for the servicing and maintenance of construction plant and equipment at the following locations across Northern Ireland. * Ballykeel Workshop, Ballymena, BT42 3HA * Northbrook Workshop, Coleraine, BT52 2JB * Arvalee Workshop, Omagh, BT79 0ND * Silverhill Workshop, Enniskillen, BT74 5JP * Armagh Workshop, Armagh, BT60 1JD * Seagoe Workshop, Craigavon, BT63 5QE. Additional information: The total contract value is estimated at PS6.6 Million which has been split equally across all Lots. However depending on actual demand, this figure is subject to change across the various Lots throughout the lifetime of the contract.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for 3 periods of 1 year each

Lot 5 - DfI TRAM Fleet Unit, Armagh Workshop, Armagh, BT60 1JD

The Department for Infrastructure has a requirement for the servicing and maintenance of construction plant and equipment at the following locations across Northern Ireland. * Ballykeel Workshop, Ballymena, BT42 3HA * Northbrook Workshop, Coleraine, BT52 2JB * Arvalee Workshop, Omagh, BT79 0ND * Silverhill Workshop, Enniskillen, BT74 5JP * Armagh Workshop, Armagh, BT60 1JD * Seagoe Workshop, Craigavon, BT63 5QE. Additional information: The total contract value is estimated at PS6.6 Million which has been split equally across all Lots. However depending on actual demand, this figure is subject to change across the various Lots throughout the lifetime of the contract.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for 3 periods of 1 year each

Lot 6 - DfI TRAM Fleet Unit, Seagoe Workshop, Craigavon, BT63 5QE

The Department for Infrastructure has a requirement for the servicing and maintenance of construction plant and equipment at the following locations across Northern Ireland. * Ballykeel Workshop, Ballymena, BT42 3HA * Northbrook Workshop, Coleraine, BT52 2JB * Arvalee Workshop, Omagh, BT79 0ND * Silverhill Workshop, Enniskillen, BT74 5JP * Armagh Workshop, Armagh, BT60 1JD * Seagoe Workshop, Craigavon, BT63 5QE. Additional information: The total contract value is estimated at PS6.6 Million which has been split equally across all Lots. However depending on actual demand, this figure is subject to change across the various Lots throughout the lifetime of the contract.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for 3 periods of 1 year each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e5fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045955-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Infrastructure
Additional Buyers

Department for Infrastructure NI

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLN Northern Ireland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Deane Autoplant

EDGEWATER PLANT

T B F Thompson Garvagh Ltd

Further Information

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