Tender

DfI TRAM - Provision of Maintenance for Small Horticultural Equipment

DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE

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Tender

26 May 2026 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Infrastructure is seeking proposals for the "DfI TRAM - Provision of Maintenance for Small Horticultural Equipment," a tender classified under repair, maintenance, and horticultural services. This procurement process is at the tender stage and adopts an open procedure, with submissions required electronically via eTendersNI. The services encompass various locations across Northern Ireland, including areas like the Eastern Area, Northwest, and others. Important deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 17th June 2026 and the tender submission closing on 26th June 2026, with an anticipated award by 10th July 2026. The total projected value of the contract is £350,000, with a contract duration initially set for two years, starting from 20th July 2026, and potentially extending to 2031.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in horticultural equipment maintenance and repair to expand their market presence within Northern Ireland. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit as the procurement process explicitly accommodates these organisations. Companies with capabilities to service multiple sites and those looking to secure a long-term contract with the potential for extension are well-suited to compete in this tender. Engaging with this tender enables businesses to establish themselves as key service providers to the central government's infrastructure initiatives in the region.

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Notice Title

DfI TRAM - Provision of Maintenance for Small Horticultural Equipment

Notice Description

The Department has a requirement to establish contracts for the servicing and maintenance of small horticultural plant at various DfI TRAM locations across Northern Ireland.

Lot Information

Eastern Area

Airport Road Depot, Balloo Depot, Sprucefield Depot

Renewal: 2 Year Initial Contract Period with the option to extend for a further 3 periods of up to 12 months.

Northwest

Northbrook Workshop

Renewal: 2 Year Initial Contract Period with the option to extend for a further 3 periods of up to 12 months.

Northeast

Ballykeel Workshop

Renewal: 2 Year Initial Contract Period with the option to extend for a further 3 periods of up to 12 months.

Western

Arvalee Workshop

Renewal: 2 Year Initial Contract Period with the option to extend for a further 3 periods of up to 12 months.

Southwest

Silverhill Workshop

Renewal: 2 Year Initial Contract Period with the option to extend for a further 3 periods of up to 12 months.

Southern

Armagh Workshop

Renewal: 2 Year Initial Contract Period with the option to extend for a further 3 periods of up to 12 months.

Craigavon

Carn Workshop

Renewal: 2 Year Initial Contract Period with the option to extend for a further 3 periods of up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a410
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048958-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2031-06-02

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
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

Further Information

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