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title: "DfI TRAM Road Asset Management - Surfacing Framework B"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aa17"
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# DfI TRAM Road Asset Management - Surfacing Framework B

Buyer: DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aa17

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DfI TRAM Road Asset Management - Surfacing Framework B" was led by the Department for Infrastructure's Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) in Northern Ireland. This project, falling under the works industry category, covers multiple regions within the UK, including Belfast South, Coleraine & Limavady, Dungannon, and Down. Initially planned to begin with tender submissions in October 2025, this open procedure aimed to commence awarded contracts in April 2026, spanning four years with a possible one-year extension. However, the process was completed with tender cancellation on 10th February 2026. The contract, which would have a total projected value of up to £181.5 million, was structured to refurbish public roads, encompassing works from minor resurfacing orders to larger projects worth up to £5 million.

This tender presented numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in road construction, civil engineering, and ancillary services, particularly those equipped to handle concurrent resurfacing projects and work under framework agreements. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality asphalt surfacing and related construction activities would find significant potential for growth. The framework's restructuring to employ both a primary and reserve supplier for each contract area could accommodate emerging suppliers and provide openings through community supplier projects, fostering competitive participation across distinct regional lots within the network. The closure of the tender suggests that interested businesses should stay informed about potential re-competition or alternative opportunities, as hinted by the authority's intent to recommence the competition soon.

## Notice

This tender notice is for the award of a public contract through an open procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(a) of the PA 2023. RAM Surfacing Framework B will include the following work activities: delivery of two or more concurrent resurfacing schemes on a public road; laying various types of asphalt surfacing by mechanical means and by hand, reshaping of carriageways, adjustment of street furniture to new levels, adjustment/provision of kerblines, adjustment/provision of carriageway drainage systems, Temporary Traffic Management, road marking/studs, other associated ancillary works. The Framework will comprise of four area Lots (Works Orders valued above PS50k up to PS750k) and a Project Lot (projects valued above PS750k up to PS5m) covering the following areas: - SFB E2 - Belfast South; - SFB N2 - Coleraine & Limavady; - SFB W3 - Dungannon; and - SFB S2 - Down. This Framework will deliver works from Call-Off contracts with an overall cumulative value of PS150m (ex VAT) over the four year term. If the Contracting Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any Call-Off Contract established under the Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the overall cumulative value to PS181.5m (ex VAT).

### Lot Information

SFB P1 (Projects Lot)

Lot for NEC4 Call-Off Contracts awarded following a mini-competition process for Work Packages valued over PS750k up to PS5m covering all Framework contract areas.

Options: Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.

SFB E2 (Belfast South)

ICC Measured Term Contract for asphalt surfacing works within the Belfast South contract area (Works Orders valued above PS50k up to PS750k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of PS36m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Contracting Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any Call-Off Contract established under this Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the value to PS45m (ex VAT).

Options: Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.

SFB N2 (Coleraine and Limavady)

ICC Measured Term Contract for asphalt surfacing works within the Coleraine and Limavady contract area (Works Orders valued above PS50k up to PS750k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of PS34m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Contracting Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any Call-Off Contract established under this Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the value to PS42.5m (ex VAT).

Options: Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.

SFB W3 (Dungannon)

ICC Measured Term Contract for asphalt surfacing works within the Dungannon contract area (Works Orders valued above PS50k up to PS750k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of PS29.2m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Contracting Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any Call-Off Contract established under this Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the value to PS36.5m (ex VAT).

Options: Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.

SFB S2 (Down)

ICC Measured Term Contract for asphalt surfacing works within the Newry, Mourne & Down East (Down) contract area (Works Orders valued above PS50k up to PS750k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of PS29.2m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Contracting Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any Call-Off Contract established under this Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the value to PS33.5m (ex VAT).

Options: Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

### Planning Information

As part of the Department for Infrastructure's (DfI) Procurement Enhancement Programme (PEP), a comprehensive procurement strategy was developed to support the efficient and cost-effective delivery of road asset maintenance across Northern Ireland. This strategy encompasses a range of road maintenance and improvement works, including RAM Surface Framework B, with individual project values up to £5 million.
To ensure the strategy was informed by industry insight and stakeholder needs, DfI undertook a structured Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) process between June 2022 and January 2023. This engagement involved consultation with internal stakeholders and the wider market to align procurement approaches with current capabilities and expectations.
The feedback gathered during this PME directly shaped the final Procurement Strategy, which was published on 31 March 2023. Responses to stakeholder input are detailed in Appendix A of the strategy document.
Further details on the Procurement Strategy, the PME process and outcome, are available in the published documentation which can be found here:
www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/publications/department-infrastructure-roads-works-and-maintenance-procurement-enhancement-programme
It is currently anticipated that the RAM Surface Framework B tender competition will be published via eTendersNI in October 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011611-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2029-10-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £181,500,000 |
| Lots value | £181,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM) |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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, TLN06 Belfast, TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down, TLN0B Mid Ulster, TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45233200 - Various surface works

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 08:23 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011611-2026
- 18 Nov 2025 at 15:45 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074884-2025
- 6 Nov 2025 at 15:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071704-2025
- 8 Oct 2025 at 07:58 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063090-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011611-2026
  10th February 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074884-2025
  18th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071704-2025
  6th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063090-2025
  8th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/account-ni-good-invoicing-practice
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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