Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) is preparing to launch a procurement exercise for a Major Civil Engineering Works Framework, primarily focusing on delivering civil engineering projects across Northern Ireland. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a pre-market engagement set to conclude by 21st May 2025. This initiative falls under the construction and civil engineering industry category and is designed to be a multi-lot and multi-supplier framework, potentially extending up to 8 years. The opportunity involves traditional client-designed projects, design and build, early contractor involvement, and construction of highway improvements and major structures. The framework aims to facilitate projects with diverse lot values ranging from £5 million to over £80 million, with the expected start date for contracts being 1st June 2026.

Businesses in the civil engineering sector can find substantial opportunities for growth through participation in this framework. The framework's flexible and value-driven approach is particularly advantageous for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), which are encouraged to compete for the lots tailored to various project value ranges. Companies with expertise in site preparation work, construction, and civil engineering are well-positioned to leverage this framework for strategic project engagement and business expansion across Northern Ireland. The framework also anticipates creating an efficient partnership model for long-term infrastructure development, thereby fostering an environment conducive for sustained business collaborations.

Planning

Major Civil Engineering Works Framework

DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

7th May 2025 20:38:22 PM

Planning Deadline

21st May 2025 22:59:59 PM Expired
Contract Summary

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is preparing to launch a procurement exercise for a new Major Civil Engineering Works Framework (works with an estimated value above £5million). The framework will aim to provide a flexible, efficient, and value-driven mechanism for delivering civil engineering related projects across Northern Ireland. The framework is anticipated to be multi-lot and multi-supplier, with a potential duration of up to 8 years. The framework is to facilitate, but is not limited to, the following proposed scope: • Traditional Client Design project. • Design & Build. • Early Contractor Involvement (ECI). • Construction of highway improvements. • Major capital renewal schemes. • Construction of major structures including grade separated junctions, bridges and retaining walls. It is currently intended to establish 4 lots based on project value ranges as outlined below: • Lot 1 will cover works ranging from £5m - £15m. • Lot 2 will cover works ranging from £15m - £40m. • Lot 3 will cover works ranging from £40m - £80m. • Lot 4 will cover works in excess of £80m.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-050e45

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

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Procurement Category

Works

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

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CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

TRAMprocurement@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

James House 2-4 Cromac Avenue

Belfast

BT7 2JA

United Kingdom

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Major Civil Engineering Works Framework

DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM

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