--- title: "DfI TRAM - Supply and Delivery of Traffic Signs and Posts" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cf70" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cf70" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cf70.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cf70.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT TRAM" published: "2025-06-12" --- # DfI TRAM - Supply and Delivery of Traffic Signs and Posts Buyer: DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT TRAM Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cf70 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cf70) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cf70.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the DfI TRAM - Supply and Delivery of Traffic Signs and Posts was managed by the Department for Infrastructure, located in Belfast, UK. This procurement process, classified under the industry category of road signs, was conducted as an open procedure. The process began with an active tender stage and proceeded to the award stage, with a tender period ending on 13 February 2025. The main procurement category was goods, and the contract required the supply of both permanent and temporary traffic signs, posts, and ancillary equipment across the UKN location. The total estimated contract value was £4,150,000, with the contracts signed on 19 May 2025 following the tender and bid evaluation processes. This opportunity presents significant business potential for companies specialising in manufacturing or supplying road signs and related materials. The tender attracted bids primarily from SMEs, indicating a competitive landscape suitable for small to medium businesses. Companies like Erne Management Limited t/a Ernco Group and P W S IRELAND LTD successfully secured contracts, showcasing potential for similar enterprises to expand their portfolio by winning future contracts of this nature. The open procurement method allows a broad range of suppliers to participate, thus creating substantial opportunities for growth and expansion within the traffic signage industry across Northern Ireland. Businesses with robust supply chain capabilities and experience in delivering high-quality signage solutions would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. ## Notice Contract to supply permanent and temporary traffic signs, posts and ancillary equipment. ### Lot Information Directional Information Signs Contract to supply permanent and temporary traffic signs, posts and ancillary equipment. Renewal: There are options to extend the contract for a further three periods of twelve months each. Shaped Signs Contract to supply permanent and temporary traffic signs, posts and ancillary equipment. Renewal: There are options to extend the contract for a further three periods of twelve months each. Waiting Restrictions and Other Plates Contract to supply permanent and temporary traffic signs, posts and ancillary equipment. Renewal: There are options to extend the contract for a further three periods of twelve months each. Combined Signs and Hooped Posts Contract to supply permanent and temporary traffic signs, posts and ancillary equipment. Renewal: There are options to extend the contract for a further three periods of twelve months each. Straight Signposts and Clips Contract to supply permanent and temporary traffic signs, posts and ancillary equipment. Renewal: There are options to extend the contract for a further three periods of twelve months each. Temporary Signs Contract to supply permanent and temporary traffic signs, posts and ancillary equipment. Renewal: There are options to extend the contract for a further three periods of twelve months each. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031818-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 May 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £5,401,187 | ## 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 | TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | ERNE MANAGEMENT LIMITED T/A ERNCO GROUP; P W S IRELAND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34992000 - Signs and illuminated signs - 34992100 - Illuminated traffic signs - 34992200 - Road signs ## Release History - 12 Jun 2025 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031818-2025 - 13 Jan 2025 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000982-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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