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DfI TRAM - Supply and Delivery of Four Engine Driven Snow Blowers

DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 15:54

Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM), focused on the supply and delivery of four engine-driven snow blowers. The tender was part of an open procedure with the procurement ID "CfT 6165979" and falls under the industry category of snowploughs and snowblowers as per the CPV classification 43313000. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 23rd January 2026. This procurement took place under Northern Irish devolved regulations with a gross contract value of £494,232. The buying organisation is based in Belfast, UK, and falls under the central government public authority classification. The contract period is scheduled from 6th February 2026 to 5th February 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of snow and ice removal equipment. The successful supplier, Bucher Municipal Limited, based in Surrey, suggests that large-scale companies with the capability to deliver complex machinery are well positioned to bid on similar contracts. The open procedure encourages fair competition and transparency, making it ideal for businesses looking to expand their market presence by partnering with public sector agencies. Given the substantial contract value and specific industry requirements, companies specialising in industrial-grade vehicles and equipment should find this sector lucrative for business growth. The electronic submission method via eTendersNI indicates an accessible bidding process for prepared and responsive suppliers.

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Notice Title

DfI TRAM - Supply and Delivery of Four Engine Driven Snow Blowers

Notice Description

DfI Transport and Road Asset Management require the supply and delivery of four engine driven snow blowers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007235-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

43313000 - Snowploughs and snowblowers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£411,860 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM)
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUCHER MUNICIPAL

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