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DfI TRAM Road Asset Management - Surfacing Framework B

DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

10 Feb 2026 at 08:23

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
TenderUpdate

18 Nov 2025 at 15:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

06 Nov 2025 at 15:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

08 Oct 2025 at 08:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DfI TRAM Road Asset Management - Surfacing Framework B" was led by the Department for Infrastructure's Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) in Northern Ireland. This project, falling under the works industry category, covers multiple regions within the UK, including Belfast South, Coleraine & Limavady, Dungannon, and Down. Initially planned to begin with tender submissions in October 2025, this open procedure aimed to commence awarded contracts in April 2026, spanning four years with a possible one-year extension. However, the process was completed with tender cancellation on 10th February 2026. The contract, which would have a total projected value of up to £181.5 million, was structured to refurbish public roads, encompassing works from minor resurfacing orders to larger projects worth up to £5 million.

This tender presented numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in road construction, civil engineering, and ancillary services, particularly those equipped to handle concurrent resurfacing projects and work under framework agreements. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality asphalt surfacing and related construction activities would find significant potential for growth. The framework's restructuring to employ both a primary and reserve supplier for each contract area could accommodate emerging suppliers and provide openings through community supplier projects, fostering competitive participation across distinct regional lots within the network. The closure of the tender suggests that interested businesses should stay informed about potential re-competition or alternative opportunities, as hinted by the authority's intent to recommence the competition soon.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfI TRAM Road Asset Management - Surfacing Framework B

Notice Description

This tender notice is for the award of a public contract through an open procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(a) of the PA 2023. RAM Surfacing Framework B will include the following work activities: delivery of two or more concurrent resurfacing schemes on a public road; laying various types of asphalt surfacing by mechanical means and by hand, reshaping of carriageways, adjustment of street furniture to new levels, adjustment/provision of kerblines, adjustment/provision of carriageway drainage systems, Temporary Traffic Management, road marking/studs, other associated ancillary works. The Framework will comprise of four area Lots (Works Orders valued above PS50k up to PS750k) and a Project Lot (projects valued above PS750k up to PS5m) covering the following areas: - SFB E2 - Belfast South; - SFB N2 - Coleraine & Limavady; - SFB W3 - Dungannon; and - SFB S2 - Down. This Framework will deliver works from Call-Off contracts with an overall cumulative value of PS150m (ex VAT) over the four year term. If the Contracting Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any Call-Off Contract established under the Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the overall cumulative value to PS181.5m (ex VAT).

Lot Information

SFB P1 (Projects Lot)

Lot for NEC4 Call-Off Contracts awarded following a mini-competition process for Work Packages valued over PS750k up to PS5m covering all Framework contract areas.

Options: Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.

SFB E2 (Belfast South)

ICC Measured Term Contract for asphalt surfacing works within the Belfast South contract area (Works Orders valued above PS50k up to PS750k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of PS36m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Contracting Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any Call-Off Contract established under this Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the value to PS45m (ex VAT).

Options: Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.

SFB N2 (Coleraine and Limavady)

ICC Measured Term Contract for asphalt surfacing works within the Coleraine and Limavady contract area (Works Orders valued above PS50k up to PS750k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of PS34m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Contracting Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any Call-Off Contract established under this Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the value to PS42.5m (ex VAT).

Options: Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.

SFB W3 (Dungannon)

ICC Measured Term Contract for asphalt surfacing works within the Dungannon contract area (Works Orders valued above PS50k up to PS750k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of PS29.2m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Contracting Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any Call-Off Contract established under this Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the value to PS36.5m (ex VAT).

Options: Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.

SFB S2 (Down)

ICC Measured Term Contract for asphalt surfacing works within the Newry, Mourne & Down East (Down) contract area (Works Orders valued above PS50k up to PS750k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of PS29.2m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Contracting Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any Call-Off Contract established under this Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the value to PS33.5m (ex VAT).

Options: Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Planning Information

As part of the Department for Infrastructure's (DfI) Procurement Enhancement Programme (PEP), a comprehensive procurement strategy was developed to support the efficient and cost-effective delivery of road asset maintenance across Northern Ireland. This strategy encompasses a range of road maintenance and improvement works, including RAM Surface Framework B, with individual project values up to £5 million. To ensure the strategy was informed by industry insight and stakeholder needs, DfI undertook a structured Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) process between June 2022 and January 2023. This engagement involved consultation with internal stakeholders and the wider market to align procurement approaches with current capabilities and expectations. The feedback gathered during this PME directly shaped the final Procurement Strategy, which was published on 31 March 2023. Responses to stakeholder input are detailed in Appendix A of the strategy document. Further details on the Procurement Strategy, the PME process and outcome, are available in the published documentation which can be found here: www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/publications/department-infrastructure-roads-works-and-maintenance-procurement-enhancement-programme It is currently anticipated that the RAM Surface Framework B tender competition will be published via eTendersNI in October 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011611-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

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

45233200 - Various surface works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£181,500,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£181,500,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-10-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM)
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, TLN06 Belfast, TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down, TLN0B Mid Ulster, TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

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