Tender

DfI TRAM - Supply and Delivery of 4x4 Wheeled Loaders

DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM)

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Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 10:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) concerns the supply and delivery of 4x4 Wheeled Loaders. This open procurement process, aligning with central government and Northern Irish regulations, is currently in the tender stage. The contract, classified under transport equipment and auxiliary products, is located in Belfast, United Kingdom. Key upcoming deadlines include the end of the tender submission period on 23rd January 2026 and the final award decision by 9th February 2026. With an estimated contract value of £390,000, there is an option to purchase additional units if funding permits.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport equipment, particularly those experienced in providing wheeled loaders. The open procedure allows for competitive bids from various enterprises, favouring those that can meet the technical specifications outlined in the tender documents. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should find the contract accessible, with opportunities for growth through fulfilling government contracts and expanding their client base within the public sector. Businesses with a robust capability to produce and deliver high-quality transport equipment could strategically leverage this opportunity for business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfI TRAM - Supply and Delivery of 4x4 Wheeled Loaders

Notice Description

The Department for Infrastructure has a requirement for the supply and delivery of 3 no. 4x4 Wheeled Loaders (with the option to purchase up to a further 4 no. if funding becomes available) Suppliers should refer to the Mandatory Technical Specification Compliance Sheet for full detail on the requirements of this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: There is an option to purchase up to a further 4 no. if funding becomes available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f8c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084227-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34144710 - Wheeled loaders

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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