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DfI TRAM T-1172 A4 Annaghilla Road Carriageway Resurfacing

DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM)

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Planning

31 Jul 2026 at 15:55

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) involves the resurfacing of a 4.35 km section of the A4 Annaghilla Road between Ballygawley and Augher. This project, titled "DfI TRAM T-1172 A4 Annaghilla Road Carriageway Resurfacing," falls under the industry category of construction and civil engineering works. The procurement is in its planning stage, and the process is conducted as an open competition, below threshold. Key milestones include the tender and enquiry period ending on 3rd September 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 12th October 2026 and conclude by 23rd November 2026. The gross value of the contract is projected at £1,920,000.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specializing in road construction and civil engineering. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable candidates to submit bids due to the contract's explicit suitability criteria. The scope of work includes comprehensive responsibilities such as traffic management, pavement milling, surface course installation, ironwork reinstatement, and quality assurance. The procurement method encourages open electronic submissions through the eTendersNI portal, making it accessible for businesses aiming to secure government contracts within the Northern Irish region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfI TRAM T-1172 A4 Annaghilla Road Carriageway Resurfacing

Notice Description

Delivery of a carriageway resurfacing scheme on a 4.35km section of the A4 Annaghilla Road, between Ballygawley and Augher. The scheme comprises the milling and removal of the existing surface course and binder course with the construction of a new Hot Rolled Asphalt (HRA) surface course. Existing carriageway levels and profiles are to be maintained throughout the works. The extent of the works is generally confined to the existing carriageway footprint. The works may also include regulation of existing pavement layers and/or localised replacement of the binder course where identified within the contract documents. The objective of the project is to restore the structural and functional condition of the carriageway through the replacement of the existing deteriorated surfacing while maintaining the existing road geometry and levels. The successful Contractor will be required to undertake all construction activities necessary to complete the resurfacing works, including traffic management, milling, pavement repairs, surfacing operations, iron work reinstatement, road markings, associated ancillary works and all testing and quality assurance requirements specified within the contract documentation. The contract will be delivered under the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Option B. Scope of Works includes the following: A. Provision and maintenance of traffic management arrangements. B. Milling and removal of the existing surface course and binder course layers C. Regulation and/or localised binder course replacement as detailed in the contract documents. D. Laying of new Hot Rolled Asphalt (HRA) surfacing and binder course . E. Reinstatement and adjustment of iron work. F. Reinstatement of road markings and other affected highway features. G. Completion of all associated testing, quality assurance and health and safety requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d948
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072907-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Oct 2026 - 23 Nov 2026 1-6 months
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

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