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DfI TRAM - Supply of 2 no. 4X4 Wheeled Loaders

DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM)

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30 Jul 2026 at 09:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Infrastructure's Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) in Northern Ireland has initiated a procurement process seeking suppliers for two 4X4 Wheeled Loaders. With an active tender stage, this procurement falls under the public authority in the central government category and adheres to Northern Irish regulations. The contract location is in Ballymena, Co. Antrim, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure. The tender period closes on 31st August 2026, with the award period concluding by 16th September 2026, allowing businesses time to prepare and submit their proposals. The value of the contract is £270,000, and submissions are to be made electronically through the eTendersNI platform.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture or supply of construction machinery, specifically wheeled loaders. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will find the procurement process favourable, as indicated by the tender's suitability criteria. The open nature of the process encourages wide participation, offering a chance for growth and expansion into the government procurement sector, particularly for those with technical competency in delivering high-quality and compliant construction equipment. Businesses with the capacity to meet the technical requirements detailed in the tender documentation are well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfI TRAM - Supply of 2 no. 4X4 Wheeled Loaders

Notice Description

The Department has a requirement for the supply and delivery of 2 no. 4X4 Wheeled Loaders to the following address. 190A Larne Road Link Ballymena Co. Antrim BT42 3HA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d742
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072041-2026
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

34144710 - Wheeled loaders

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

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
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 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
TLN Northern Ireland
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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