--- title: "DfI TRAM T-1129 Term Contract for Minor Improvement Works" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03dda3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03dda3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03dda3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03dda3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT TRAM" published: "2025-06-06" --- # DfI TRAM T-1129 Term Contract for Minor Improvement Works Buyer: DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT TRAM Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dda3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03dda3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03dda3.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) in the United Kingdom conducting the "DfI TRAM T-1129 Term Contract for Minor Improvement Works" in the construction industry category. This contract encompasses various civil engineering activities such as temporary traffic management, drainage installation, earthworks, and road construction across several regions, including Belfast, Lisburn, Mid and East Antrim, Fermanagh, Newry, and others. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contracting process is currently in the award stage as of June 2025, with contracts having been signed earlier in April 2024 and January 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those experienced in road and infrastructure improvement works. Large businesses such as John McQuillan Contracts Ltd and FP McCann, as well as SMEs like Gerald Love Contracts and Gibson Quarries Banbridge Ltd, have successfully competed in this process, indicating potential for growth and partnership opportunities. Businesses capable of providing quality and cost-effective solutions, given the award criteria of 20% quality and 80% cost, would be well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities to expand their expertise and market reach. ## Notice Term Contract for Minor Improvement Works - the works to be undertaken under this Contract may include, but not be limited to, the following principal work activities which are provided by way of example: A. Delivery of Temporary Traffic Management as part of associated civil works on a live trafficked Public Road (as defined by the Roads (NI) Order 1993) B. Drainage and service duct Installation C. Earthworks D. Pavement construction and surfacing E. Footway construction and refurbishment F. Fencing and Wall construction G. Working with Services / Utilities H. Cycleway construction I. Traffic signal junction upgrade J. Road Restraint Systems Further ancillary works may be asked of the successful Economic Operator, IN THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT AREAS MIE1 Belfast / Lisburn and Castlereagh, MIN2 Mid and East Antrim / Antrim and Newtownabbey, MIW3 Fermanagh and Omagh, MIS2 Newry, Mourne and Down / Ards and North Down, MIW1 Mid Ulster, MIN1 Causeway Coast and Glens, MIS1 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, MIW2 Derry City and Strabane. ### Lot Information MIE1 Belfast / Lisburn and Castlereagh Term Contract for Minor Improvement Works - the works to be undertaken under this Contract may include, but not be limited to, the following principal work activities which are provided by way of example: A. Delivery of Temporary Traffic Management as part of associated civil works on a live trafficked Public Road (as defined by the Roads (NI) Order 1993) B. Drainage and service duct Installation C. Earthworks D. Pavement construction and surfacing E. Footway construction and refurbishment F. Fencing and Wall construction G. Working with Services / Utilities H. Cycleway construction I. Traffic signal junction upgrade J. Road Restraint Systems Further ancillary works may be asked of the successful Economic Operator, IN THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT AREAS MIE1 Belfast / Lisburn and Castlereagh, MIN2 Mid and East Antrim / Antrim and Newtownabbey, MIW3 Fermanagh and Omagh, MIS2 Newry, Mourne and Down / Ards and North Down, MIW1 Mid Ulster, MIN1 Causeway Coast and Glens, MIS1 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, MIW2 Derry City and Strabane. Options: The initial term of each contract shall be 2 years. At the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority, a contract extension maybe made on any number of occasions up to the stated maximum contract duration as stated in the Conditions of Contract. Renewal: Term Contracts have varying renewal dates MIN2 Mid and East Antrim / Antrim and Newtownabbey Term Contract for Minor Improvement Works - the works to be undertaken under this Contract may include, but not be limited to, the following principal work activities which are provided by way of example: A. Delivery of Temporary Traffic Management as part of associated civil works on a live trafficked Public Road (as defined by the Roads (NI) Order 1993) B. Drainage and service duct Installation C. Earthworks D. Pavement construction and surfacing E. Footway construction and refurbishment F. Fencing and Wall construction G. Working with Services / Utilities H. Cycleway construction I. Traffic signal junction upgrade J. Road Restraint Systems Further ancillary works may be asked of the successful Economic Operator, IN THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT AREAS MIE1 Belfast / Lisburn and Castlereagh, MIN2 Mid and East Antrim / Antrim and Newtownabbey, MIW3 Fermanagh and Omagh, MIS2 Newry, Mourne and Down / Ards and North Down, MIW1 Mid Ulster, MIN1 Causeway Coast and Glens, MIS1 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, MIW2 Derry City and Strabane. Options: The initial term of each contract shall be 2 years. At the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority, a contract extension maybe made on any number of occasions up to the stated maximum contract duration as stated in the Conditions of Contract. Renewal: Term Contracts have varying renewal dates MIW3 Fermanagh and Omagh Term Contract for Minor Improvement Works - the works to be undertaken under this Contract may include, but not be limited to, the following principal work activities which are provided by way of example: A. Delivery of Temporary Traffic Management as part of associated civil works on a live trafficked Public Road (as defined by the Roads (NI) Order 1993) B. Drainage and service duct Installation C. Earthworks D. Pavement construction and surfacing E. Footway construction and refurbishment F. Fencing and Wall construction G. Working with Services / Utilities H. Cycleway construction I. Traffic signal junction upgrade J. Road Restraint Systems Further ancillary works may be asked of the successful Economic Operator, IN THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT AREAS MIE1 Belfast / Lisburn and Castlereagh, MIN2 Mid and East Antrim / Antrim and Newtownabbey, MIW3 Fermanagh and Omagh, MIS2 Newry, Mourne and Down / Ards and North Down, MIW1 Mid Ulster, MIN1 Causeway Coast and Glens, MIS1 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, MIW2 Derry City and Strabane. Options: The initial term of each contract shall be 2 years. At the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority, a contract extension maybe made on any number of occasions up to the stated maximum contract duration as stated in the Conditions of Contract. Renewal: Term Contracts have varying renewal dates MIS2 Newry, Mourne and Down / Ards and North Down Term Contract for Minor Improvement Works - the works to be undertaken under this Contract may include, but not be limited to, the following principal work activities which are provided by way of example: A. Delivery of Temporary Traffic Management as part of associated civil works on a live trafficked Public Road (as defined by the Roads (NI) Order 1993) B. Drainage and service duct Installation C. Earthworks D. Pavement construction and surfacing E. Footway construction and refurbishment F. Fencing and Wall construction G. Working with Services / Utilities H. Cycleway construction I. Traffic signal junction upgrade J. Road Restraint Systems Further ancillary works may be asked of the successful Economic Operator, IN THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT AREAS MIE1 Belfast / Lisburn and Castlereagh, MIN2 Mid and East Antrim / Antrim and Newtownabbey, MIW3 Fermanagh and Omagh, MIS2 Newry, Mourne and Down / Ards and North Down, MIW1 Mid Ulster, MIN1 Causeway Coast and Glens, MIS1 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, MIW2 Derry City and Strabane. Options: The initial term of each contract shall be 2 years. At the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority, a contract extension maybe made on any number of occasions up to the stated maximum contract duration as stated in the Conditions of Contract. Renewal: Term Contracts have varying renewal dates MIW1 Mid Ulster Term Contract for Minor Improvement Works - the works to be undertaken under this Contract may include, but not be limited to, the following principal work activities which are provided by way of example: A. Delivery of Temporary Traffic Management as part of associated civil works on a live trafficked Public Road (as defined by the Roads (NI) Order 1993) B. Drainage and service duct Installation C. Earthworks D. Pavement construction and surfacing E. Footway construction and refurbishment F. Fencing and Wall construction G. Working with Services / Utilities H. Cycleway construction I. Traffic signal junction upgrade J. Road Restraint Systems Further ancillary works may be asked of the successful Economic Operator, IN THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT AREAS MIE1 Belfast / Lisburn and Castlereagh, MIN2 Mid and East Antrim / Antrim and Newtownabbey, MIW3 Fermanagh and Omagh, MIS2 Newry, Mourne and Down / Ards and North Down, MIW1 Mid Ulster, MIN1 Causeway Coast and Glens, MIS1 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, MIW2 Derry City and Strabane. Options: The initial term of each contract shall be 2 years. At the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority, a contract extension maybe made on any number of occasions up to the stated maximum contract duration as stated in the Conditions of Contract. Renewal: Term Contracts have varying renewal dates MIN1 Causeway Coast and Glens Term Contract for Minor Improvement Works - the works to be undertaken under this Contract may include, but not be limited to, the following principal work activities which are provided by way of example: A. Delivery of Temporary Traffic Management as part of associated civil works on a live trafficked Public Road (as defined by the Roads (NI) Order 1993) B. Drainage and service duct Installation C. Earthworks D. Pavement construction and surfacing E. Footway construction and refurbishment F. Fencing and Wall construction G. Working with Services / Utilities H. Cycleway construction I. Traffic signal junction upgrade J. Road Restraint Systems Further ancillary works may be asked of the successful Economic Operator, IN THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT AREAS MIE1 Belfast / Lisburn and Castlereagh, MIN2 Mid and East Antrim / Antrim and Newtownabbey, MIW3 Fermanagh and Omagh, MIS2 Newry, Mourne and Down / Ards and North Down, MIW1 Mid Ulster, MIN1 Causeway Coast and Glens, MIS1 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, MIW2 Derry City and Strabane. Options: The initial term of each contract shall be 2 years. At the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority, a contract extension maybe made on any number of occasions up to the stated maximum contract duration as stated in the Conditions of Contract. Renewal: Term Contracts have varying renewal dates MIS1 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Term Contract for Minor Improvement Works - the works to be undertaken under this Contract may include, but not be limited to, the following principal work activities which are provided by way of example: A. Delivery of Temporary Traffic Management as part of associated civil works on a live trafficked Public Road (as defined by the Roads (NI) Order 1993) B. Drainage and service duct Installation C. Earthworks D. Pavement construction and surfacing E. Footway construction and refurbishment F. Fencing and Wall construction G. Working with Services / Utilities H. Cycleway construction I. Traffic signal junction upgrade J. Road Restraint Systems Further ancillary works may be asked of the successful Economic Operator, IN THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT AREAS MIE1 Belfast / Lisburn and Castlereagh, MIN2 Mid and East Antrim / Antrim and Newtownabbey, MIW3 Fermanagh and Omagh, MIS2 Newry, Mourne and Down / Ards and North Down, MIW1 Mid Ulster, MIN1 Causeway Coast and Glens, MIS1 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, MIW2 Derry City and Strabane. Options: The initial term of each contract shall be 2 years. At the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority, a contract extension maybe made on any number of occasions up to the stated maximum contract duration as stated in the Conditions of Contract. Renewal: Term Contracts have varying renewal dates MIW2 Derry City and Strabane Term Contract for Minor Improvement Works - the works to be undertaken under this Contract may include, but not be limited to, the following principal work activities which are provided by way of example: A. Delivery of Temporary Traffic Management as part of associated civil works on a live trafficked Public Road (as defined by the Roads (NI) Order 1993) B. Drainage and service duct Installation C. Earthworks D. Pavement construction and surfacing E. Footway construction and refurbishment F. Fencing and Wall construction G. Working with Services / Utilities H. Cycleway construction I. Traffic signal junction upgrade J. Road Restraint Systems Further ancillary works may be asked of the successful Economic Operator, IN THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT AREAS MIE1 Belfast / Lisburn and Castlereagh, MIN2 Mid and East Antrim / Antrim and Newtownabbey, MIW3 Fermanagh and Omagh, MIS2 Newry, Mourne and Down / Ards and North Down, MIW1 Mid Ulster, MIN1 Causeway Coast and Glens, MIS1 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, MIW2 Derry City and Strabane. Options: The initial term of each contract shall be 2 years. At the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority, a contract extension maybe made on any number of occasions up to the stated maximum contract duration as stated in the Conditions of Contract. Renewal: Term Contracts have varying renewal dates ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030700-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Apr 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Term Contracts have varying renewal dates | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £114,000 | | Lots value | £97,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £97,500,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT TRAM | | Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT2 8GB | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 8 | | Supplier names | FP MCCANN; GERALD LOVE CONTRACTS; GIBSON 2023 JOINT VENTURE; GIBSON QUARRIES BANBRIDGE; JOHN MCQUILLAN CONTRACTS; NORTHSTONE MATERIALS; PATRICK KEENAN; WHITEMOUNTAIN QUARRIES LTD T/A BREEDON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works - 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork ## Release History - 6 Jun 2025 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030700-2025 - 24 Aug 2023 at 07:30 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024879-2023 - 18 Aug 2023 at 17:09 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024426-2023 - 6 Jul 2023 at 16:41 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019357-2023 - 29 Jun 2023 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018587-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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