Tender

DfI TRAM - Supply and Delivery of Traffic Management Equipment.

DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM)

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Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 17:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Infrastructure's Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of traffic management equipment, including cones, barriers, bollards, and associated items. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and follows an open procedure. Prospective suppliers must submit their tenders electronically through the eTendersNI platform. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the buyer operates under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The tender process closes on 21 April 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 13 April 2026, and an award expected by 30 April 2026. The contract categories include goods related to road safety equipment, contributing to improving road traffic management in the region.

This tender offers substantial business development opportunities for suppliers in the traffic management equipment sector and presents a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate. The procurement seeks a variety of products such as road danger lamps, delineator posts, sign fixings, and decorative bollards, suitable for businesses specialising in road safety solutions and manufacturing. Successful bidders can benefit from an initial contract period followed by potential renewals, with the possibility of extension up to 2031. The process favours the most advantageous tender, encouraging competitive pricing and innovative product offerings, which can enhance market visibility and growth for involved companies.

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Notice Title

DfI TRAM - Supply and Delivery of Traffic Management Equipment.

Notice Description

Supply and Delivery of Traffic Cones, Barrier Boards, Bollards and Associated Traffic Management Equipment

Lot Information

Traffic Cones and Cylinders, Linked Pedestrian Barrier Board System and Hazard Warning Tape

Supply and Delivery of Traffic cones and cylinders, Linked Pedestrian Barrier Board System and Hazard Warning Tape

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there are 4 potential extension periods of up to 12 months each. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority.

Warning Lamps

Supply and delivery of Battery Powered Road Danger Lamps and Vehicle Mounted Amber Beacon

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there are 4 potential extension periods of up to 12 months each. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority.

Delineator Posts and Retro Reflectors

Supply and Delivery of Delineator Posts and Retro Reflectors

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there are 4 potential extension periods of up to 12 months each. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority.

Sign Fixings and Accessories

Supply and Delivery of Banding and Sign Fixing Systems

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there are 4 potential extension periods of up to 12 months each. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority.

NON TRANS-ILLUMINATED BOLLARDS

Supply and Delivery of Non Trans-illuminated Bollards

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there are 4 potential extension periods of up to 12 months each. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority.

Metal Decorative Bollards

Supply and delivery of Metal Decorative Bollards - Manchester Type and Templebar Type

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there are 4 potential extension periods of up to 12 months each. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067200
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026506-2026
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

34920000 - Road equipment

34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment

34928110 - Road barriers

34928460 - Road cones

34992200 - Road signs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£665,055 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£665,055 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2031-03-03

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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