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DfI TRAM Road Asset Management - Road Restraint Systems Framework

DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM)

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Summary of the contracting process

The DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) has issued a tender under the title "DfI TRAM Road Asset Management – Road Restraint Systems Framework." The tender involves construction work in the form of installing and repairing road restraint systems, demolition of related structures, and various construction activities such as earthworks and concrete works. The framework will encompass three geographical lots across various regions in Northern Ireland including Causeway Coast & Glens, Belfast, and Mid Ulster among others. The cumulative value of the framework is expected to be £22 million (excluding VAT) with potential future extensions increasing the value to £27.5 million. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with project submissions due by 9 July 2026, and awards expected by 14 September 2026. Operations within this framework will cover a four-year term starting from 1 November 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those specialising in civil engineering, structural concrete work, and related ancillary services. The framework's open procedure provides opportunities for both large firms and SMEs, as it allows for reopening competition within the contract period, promoting a diverse supplier base. Businesses experienced in roadworks and structural maintenance, as well as those able to deliver temporary traffic management and site clearance, will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, the structured framework allows successful suppliers the chance to be involved in one-off projects with substantial value, providing long-term business growth potential within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfI TRAM Road Asset Management - Road Restraint Systems Framework

Notice Description

This tender notice is for the award of a public contract through an open procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(a) of the PA 2023. RAM Road Restraint Systems Framework will include the following work activities: A. Road restraint systems installation and/or repair (standalone RRS including maintenance, renewals and new installations); B. Full or partial demolition of structures associated with road restraint systems; C. Earthworks D. Brickwork, blockwork and stonework E. Structural concrete construction and/or repairs associated with road restraint systems; F. Inspection assistance G. Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) on a live trafficked public road network H. Associated ancillary Works Further ancillary works may be asked of the successful Supplier such as: * Surface reinstatement * Site clearance including vegetation removal The Framework will comprise of three area Lots (Work Orders valued up to PS750k exc VAT). A Project Lot will be used to deliver individual NEC ECC projects covering all the geographical areas detailed below (valued between PS750,001 and PS5m exc VAT Area Lots; * RRSF N1 - Causeway Coast & Glens, Mid & East Antrim and Antrim & Newtownabbey; * RRSF E&S1 - Belfast, Lisburn & Castlereagh, Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon, Newry, Mourne & Down and Ards & North Down; * RRSF W1 - Mid Ulster, Derry & Strabane and Fermanagh & Omagh. This Framework will deliver works from Call-Off contracts with an overall cumulative value of PS22m (ex VAT) over the four-year term. If the Contracting Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any Call-Off Contract established under the Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the overall cumulative value to PS27.5m (ex VAT).

Lot Information

RRSF P1 (Projects Lot)

Lot for NEC4 Call-Off Contracts awarded following a mini-competition process for Work Packages valued over PS750,001 up to PS5m covering all Framework contract areas.

Options: Framework Lot values may be shared with other Lots.

RRSF N1 (Antrim and Newtownabbey; Causeway Coast and Glens; Mid and East Antrim)

ICC Measured Term Contract for structures works within the Antrim and Newtownabbey; Causeway Coast and Glens; Mid and East Antrim contract area (Works Orders valued up to PS750k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of PS6.2m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Contracting Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any Call-Off Contract established under this Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the value to PS7.75m (ex VAT).

Options: Framework Lot values may be shared with other Lots.

RRSF E&S1 (Belfast; Lisburn and Castlereagh; Ards and North Down, Newry, Mourne and Down and Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon)

ICC Measured Term Contract for structures works within the Belfast; Lisburn and Castlereagh; Ards and North Down, Newry Mourne and Down and Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon contract area (Works Orders valued up to PS750k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of PS6m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Contracting Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any Call-Off Contract established under this Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the value to PS7.5m (ex VAT).

Options: Framework Lot values may be shared with other Lots.

RRSF W1 (Derry and Strabane; Fermanagh & Omagh; Mid-Ulster)

Measured Term Contract for Structures works within the Derry and Strabane; Fermanagh & Omagh; Mid-Ulster contract area (Works Orders valued up to PS750k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of PS5.8m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Contracting Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any Call-Off Contract established under this Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the value to PS7.25m (ex VAT).

Options: Framework Lot values may be shared with other Lots.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060248-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45221000 - Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways

45223000 - Structures construction work

45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

45233280 - Erection of road-barriers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£26,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-04-30

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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 2JA
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
TLN Northern Ireland, TLN06 Belfast, TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down, TLN0A Derry City and Strabane, TLN0B Mid Ulster, TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens, TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey, TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh, TLN0F Mid and East Antrim, TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

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