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title: "DfI TRAM - Supply and Delivery of 4x4 Wheeled Loaders"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f8c2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM)"
published: "2026-03-15"
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# DfI TRAM - Supply and Delivery of 4x4 Wheeled Loaders

Buyer: DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f8c2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply and delivery of 4x4 Wheeled Loaders was spearheaded by DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM), a central government public authority, based in Belfast, United Kingdom. The contract has moved through to the award stage following an open procedure, and has now been completed. Initially, the requirement was for the supply of three wheeled loaders with an option to purchase up to four additional units should funding allow. The procurement falls under the transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation category, with the successful supplier being Cowan Bros NI. The estimated contract value is £426,002.40 gross with the contract active from 12th March 2026 to 11th March 2027.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses dealing in heavy machinery, particularly those specialising in transport equipment or wheeled loaders. The open procurement method, with electronic submissions required, allows qualified firms of varying sizes to participate effectively. Cowan Bros NI, the awarded supplier, exemplifies a large enterprise that operates within this industry. Other businesses in the sector may look to such contracts not only for direct business growth but also as a chance to demonstrate reliability and quality to government clients, paving the way for future opportunities within the public procurement space.

## Notice

The Department for Infrastructure has a requirement for the supply and delivery of 3 no. 4x4 Wheeled Loaders (with the option to purchase up to a further 4 no. if funding becomes available)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: There is an option to purchase up to a further 4 no. if funding becomes available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023257-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £390,000 |
| Lots value | £390,000 |
| Awards value | £828,338 |
| Contracts value | £355,002 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM) |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 2JB |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COWAN BROS NI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 34144710 - Wheeled loaders

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2026 at 13:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023257-2026
- 27 Feb 2026 at 15:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018091-2026
- 18 Dec 2025 at 10:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084227-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023257-2026
  15th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018091-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084227-2025
  18th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- 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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