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DfI TRAM T-1171 Interim Surfacing Contract ISCW1 Dungannon

DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM)

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Planning

02 Jul 2026 at 11:28

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) is planning a procurement process for the "DfI TRAM T-1171 Interim Surfacing Contract ISCW1 Dungannon". This procurement, categorized under the 'works' and 'surface work for roads' industry segment, aims to improve the public road network in Dungannon, Northern Ireland. The process is in the planning stage, with a tender period closing on 11th August 2026. The procurement is an open, below-threshold competition that leverages an electronic submission process through the eTendersNI portal. The initial contract period is from 1st September 2026, potentially extendable to 12 months based on performance and need.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses focusing on construction and civil engineering, particularly those experienced in road surfacing and maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this suitable, as the tender encourages their participation. The contract value ranges from £430,000 to £516,000, providing ample opportunities for growth through works such as carriageway resurfacing, profile correction, and adjustment of highway drainage systems. This interim arrangement ensures continuity of essential highway services while a long-term contract is established, presenting an excellent chance for businesses to showcase their value and potentially secure ongoing work beyond the initial term.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfI TRAM T-1171 Interim Surfacing Contract ISCW1 Dungannon

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 W1 (Dungannon), 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 Dungannon 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-06c249
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062208-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
10 Jul 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLN0B Mid Ulster
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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