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DfI Roads and Rivers T-1105 Term Contract for Watercourse Maintenance 2020

DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE - TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT

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04 Jun 2025 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Infrastructure - Transport and Road Asset Management in Belfast has initiated a tender for the "DfI Roads and Rivers T-1105 Term Contract for Watercourse Maintenance 2020." This contract focuses on civil engineering work, specifically the maintenance of watercourses, site clearance, and other related activities. The procurement falls under the 'works' category, aiming to engage qualified suppliers for a 6-year contract period covering various regions in the United Kingdom, primarily the UKN region. The most recent award update for this contract was noted on 4th June 2025, reflecting the ongoing management and updates of the procurement process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction and civil engineering work. Companies specialising in watercourse maintenance, tree removal, and aquatic weed treatment are encouraged to apply. The contract's scope is broad, providing potential for growth and expansion, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises like Fox Building Engineering Ltd, which has already been awarded part of the contract for works in Coleraine. Engaging in this contract could offer businesses the chance to establish long-term relationships with government bodies and enhance their portfolio by delivering essential infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

DfI Roads and Rivers T-1105 Term Contract for Watercourse Maintenance 2020

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contracting authority has defined 4 contract areas for the term contracts for watercourse maintenance 2020. 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. Maintenance of Watercourses; B. Site Clearance; C. Tree felling/removal; D. Provision of labour/plant. Further ancillary works may be asked of the successful economic operator such as. A. Treatment of aquatic weed in open water

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052c11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029723-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,124,200 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE - TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tramprocurement@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 2JA
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

FOX BUILDING ENGINEERING

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