--- title: "DfI Tram T-1144 Term Contract for Road Markings" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b1e4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b1e4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b1e4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b1e4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT TRAM" published: "2025-08-08" --- # DfI Tram T-1144 Term Contract for Road Markings Buyer: DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT TRAM Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b1e4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b1e4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b1e4.json) ## Summary The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has completed the procurement process for the "DfI Tram T-1144 Term Contract for Road Markings" under an open procedure, as detailed in the award notice dated 8th August 2025. The contract, focusing on the works procurement category, involves activities across various locations in Northern Ireland, including Derry and Strabane, Belfast, and others. With a key emphasis on road marking and associated civil engineering tasks, the procurement was initially planned through a tender with crucial submission dates extended multiple times, concluding with awards signed on 27th June 2025. The main buying entity, DfI Transport and Road Asset Management TRAM, manages the process under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and complies with GPA requirements, ensuring transparent communication and the inclusion of a standstill period in its strategy. This contract offers significant opportunities for companies involved in road construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in traffic management and road marking. With the prioritisation of cost (80%) over quality (20%) in the award criteria, businesses that operate efficiently with competitive pricing models are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The procurement process attracted multiple bids, highlighting opportunities for both large firms and Small or Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Active contracts have been awarded to several suppliers, such as ROAD SAFETY CONTRACTS LTD and SHANNON ROADMARKINGS LTD, indicating a robust competitive landscape for businesses in this industry. ## Notice Within each Contract Area, 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 civils works on live traffic Public Roads B Removal of road markings C Laying of road markings using mechanical means D Laying of road markings by hand E Removal of road studs F Installation of road studs ### Lot Information RMW2 Derry and Strabane / Fermanagh and Omagh Within each Contract Area, 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 civils works on live traffic Public Roads B Removal of road markings C Laying of road markings using mechanical means D Laying of road markings by hand E Removal of road studs F Installation of road studs Renewal: Term Contracts have varying renewal dates RME1 Belfast Within each Contract Area, 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 civils works on live traffic Public Roads B Removal of road markings C Laying of road markings using mechanical means D Laying of road markings by hand E Removal of road studs F Installation of road studs Renewal: Term Contracts have varying renewal dates RMS2 Newry, Mourne and Down / Ards and North Down Within each Contract Area, 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 civils works on live traffic Public Roads B Removal of road markings C Laying of road markings using mechanical means D Laying of road markings by hand E Removal of road studs F Installation of road studs Renewal: Term Contracts have varying renewal dates RMS1 Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Within each Contract Area, 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 civils works on live traffic Public Roads B Removal of road markings C Laying of road markings using mechanical means D Laying of road markings by hand E Removal of road studs F Installation of road studs Renewal: Term Contracts have varying renewal dates RMN2 Mid and East Antrim / Antrim and Newtownabbey Within each Contract Area, 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 civils works on live traffic Public Roads B Removal of road markings C Laying of road markings using mechanical means D Laying of road markings by hand E Removal of road studs F Installation of road studs Renewal: Term Contracts have varying renewal dates RME2 Lisburn and Castlereagh Within each Contract Area, 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 civils works on live traffic Public Roads B Removal of road markings C Laying of road markings using mechanical means D Laying of road markings by hand E Removal of road studs F Installation of road studs Renewal: Term Contracts have varying renewal dates RMW1 Mid Ulster Cookstown, Dungannon, Magherafelt Within each Contract Area, 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 civils works on live traffic Public Roads B Removal of road markings C Laying of road markings using mechanical means D Laying of road markings by hand E Removal of road studs F Installation of road studs Renewal: Term Contracts have varying renewal dates RMN1 Causeway Coast and Glens Within each Contract Area, 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 civils works on live traffic Public Roads B Removal of road markings C Laying of road markings using mechanical means D Laying of road markings by hand E Removal of road studs F Installation of road studs 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/047422-2025 | | 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 | 8 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Term Contracts have varying renewal dates | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £17,900,000 | | Lots value | £17,900,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £16,200,000 | ## 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 | BT7 2JA | | 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 | 5 | | Supplier names | BRIDGEPOINT ROADMARKINGS; NORTHERN ROAD MARKINGS; ROAD SAFETY CONTRACTS; SHANNON ROADMARKINGS; WHITEMOUNTAIN QUARRIES LTD T/A BREEDON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork ## Release History - 8 Aug 2025 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047422-2025 - 19 Dec 2024 at 15:32 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041027-2024 - 5 Dec 2024 at 08:19 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039150-2024 - 29 Nov 2024 at 08:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038524-2024 - 28 Oct 2024 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034880-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/ - https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/listpublic-bodieswhich- - https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/publications/procurement-guidance- ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering 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