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DfI TRAM T-1170 Interim Surfacing Contract 2026 - ISCS1 Down

DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Sep 2026 at 12:57

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Jul 2026 at 14:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

02 Jul 2026 at 12:28

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) procured road surfacing and associated highway maintenance works for the public road network in the Down contract area. The scope covers carriageway resurfacing and asphalt surfacing, reshaping and profile correction, temporary traffic management, adjustment of ironwork and street furniture, kerb works, highway drainage, road markings and road studs, together with other ancillary works. Delivery may involve several resurfacing schemes running at the same time, with individual works commissioned through Works Orders under a measured-term contract. The requirement is intended to maintain and improve carriageways, footways and related highway infrastructure, and to support safety-critical resurfacing while a longer-term surfacing arrangement is established. This is a works procurement, including road-surface and civil-engineering activity.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a below-threshold open competition. Five valid tenders were received. The contract was awarded on 22 September 2026 to John McQuillan (Contracts) Limited. Its awarded value is £4.3 million excluding VAT, or £5.16 million including VAT. The contract period runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 November 2026, with extensions at the authority’s discretion up to a maximum end date of 30 September 2027, subject to operational requirements and satisfactory performance. Works Orders are generally expected to range from £50,001 to £750,000. Award was based on the Most Advantageous Tender: mandatory eligibility and compliance, technical capability on a pass/fail basis, and the Tender Assessment Total Price. Only compliant tenders meeting all mandatory requirements could be awarded.

This award indicates a substantial, recurring requirement for Northern Ireland road-surfacing contractors able to deliver measured-term highway maintenance in the Down area. A credible competitor would need practical capability in asphalt and carriageway resurfacing, profile correction, kerbs, drainage, ironwork, road markings and studs, with the ability to provide temporary traffic management and manage several schemes concurrently. Capacity to accept and complete discrete Works Orders across the stated range would be important, alongside robust planning, site management and coordination with the highway authority. The evaluation required technical capability and full compliance before price was considered, so suppliers would need clear evidence of competent delivery rather than relying on a low commercial offer. The procurement was marked as suitable for SMEs, and two SMEs submitted valid final tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfI TRAM T-1170 Interim Surfacing Contract 2026 - ISCS1 Down

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the public road network within the contract area, including carriageways, footways and associated highway infrastructure. This procurement relates to Interim Surfacing Contract ISC S1 (Down), a below-threshold Measured Term Contract (MTC) for the delivery of road surfacing maintenance and improvement works on the public road network. The contract will be initially awarded for a period of two months, with the option, at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority, of further extensions up to a maximum term of twelve months, subject to operational requirements and satisfactory performance. The contract will operate as a Measured Term Contract, with individual works commissioned through the issue of Works Orders. The Contractor shall undertake surfacing and associated highway works within the designated contract area as instructed by the Contracting Authority. Works Orders will generally range in value from PS50,001 to PS750,000. The scope of works may include, but is not limited to, the following activities: * Carriageway resurfacing and asphalt surfacing works; * Delivery of multiple concurrent resurfacing schemes across the network; * Carriageway reshaping and profile correction works; * Provision, operation and removal of Temporary Traffic Management; * Adjustment of ironwork and street furniture to new road levels; * Adjustment, renewal and installation of kerbs and kerb lines; * Adjustment, repair and installation of highway drainage systems; * Provision and reinstatement of road markings, road studs and associated traffic management measures; and * Any other ancillary works necessary for the successful completion of surfacing and maintenance schemes. This procurement is being undertaken as an interim and time limited arrangement to ensure continuity of essential highway maintenance services and the delivery of safety critical resurfacing works within the Down contract area. The Contracting Authority requires this short-term delivery mechanism to maintain service provision pending the establishment and mobilisation of a replacement surfacing contract procured through the Road Asset Management (RAM) Surfacing Framework, in accordance with the Department's established procurement strategy and longer-term delivery model.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be initially awarded for a period of two months, with the option, at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority, of further extensions up to a maximum term of twelve months, subject to operational requirements and satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c248
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089609-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

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

45233220 - Surface work for roads

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
22 Sep 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN MCQUILLAN CONTRACTS LTD

Further Information

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