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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 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Mar 2026 at 09:07

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 15:54

Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) involves the supply and delivery of four engine driven snow blowers, situated within Belfast, United Kingdom. This contract is characterised by its focus on the goods industry category, specifically snowploughs and snowblowers, as denoted by the CPV classification "43313000". As of March 2026, the procurement has advanced to the award stage, with Bucher Municipal Limited being the supplier, following an open procurement method. Legal grounding is provided by UK legislation 2023/54. The initial tender was active until December 2025, with award processes culminating in February 2026. Contract execution is scheduled between February 2026 and February 2027, with a total gross contract value of £494,232.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for growth within the machinery manufacturing sector, especially for businesses with expertise in producing specialised snow equipment. Firms with a large operational scale, akin to Bucher Municipal Limited, are particularly well-suited for these types of contracts due to their capacity to meet such demands. The open procurement approach not only invites competition but also encourages innovative solutions from capable suppliers, fostering a dynamic business environment. Companies familiar with Northern Irish devolved regulations, as well as those capable of operating within central government frameworks, would find this tender to be a promising avenue for expansion and development in the public sector market.

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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/018207-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£411,860 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2026 - 6 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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 2JB
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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