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DfI TRAM - Supply and Delivery of 4x4 Wheeled Loaders

DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Mar 2026 at 13:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

27 Feb 2026 at 15:52

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 10:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply and delivery of 4x4 Wheeled Loaders was spearheaded by DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM), a central government public authority, based in Belfast, United Kingdom. The contract has moved through to the award stage following an open procedure, and has now been completed. Initially, the requirement was for the supply of three wheeled loaders with an option to purchase up to four additional units should funding allow. The procurement falls under the transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation category, with the successful supplier being Cowan Bros NI. The estimated contract value is £426,002.40 gross with the contract active from 12th March 2026 to 11th March 2027.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses dealing in heavy machinery, particularly those specialising in transport equipment or wheeled loaders. The open procurement method, with electronic submissions required, allows qualified firms of varying sizes to participate effectively. Cowan Bros NI, the awarded supplier, exemplifies a large enterprise that operates within this industry. Other businesses in the sector may look to such contracts not only for direct business growth but also as a chance to demonstrate reliability and quality to government clients, paving the way for future opportunities within the public procurement space.

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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)

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/023257-2026
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

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
£828,338 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£355,002 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20267 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 2JB
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COWAN BROS. NI LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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