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title: "Road Asset Management (RAM) - Improvement Projects Framework"
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# Road Asset Management (RAM) - Improvement Projects Framework

Buyer: DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065fb5

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## Summary

The Department for Infrastructure's Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) division in Belfast is at the forefront of a significant procurement initiative, titled "Road Asset Management (RAM) - Improvement Projects Framework". This project falls under the construction and engineering works category, and it aims to support road asset maintenance throughout Northern Ireland. The procurement is in the planning phase, with the strategy developed as part of the Procurement Enhancement Programme (PEP), informed by a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) process that concluded in January 2023. The tender competition is anticipated to be published in May 2026, with the framework agreement covering a period from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2030. Businesses aiming to set their calendars should note these key dates and expected publication on eTendersNI.

This procurement presents a robust opportunity for growth in businesses specializing in construction and roadworks, specifically in areas like earthworks, pavement and cycleway construction, traffic management, and landscaping. The framework consists of eight area lots and a project lot, accommodating works from £50k up to £5m across various regions of Northern Ireland, including Belfast, Derry and Strabane, and Mid Ulster. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as this project aligns well with the capabilities of smaller enterprises delivering on works orders and larger projects within this substantial framework agreement. Companies in the relevant industries are invited to leverage their expertise and capacity to capitalise on these strategic road enhancements.

## Notice

The Road Asset Management (RAM) Improvement Projects Framework may include but not be limited to the following work activities: Typical work activities to be delivered under the framework include: A. Earthworks B. Pavement construction and surfacing C. Cycleway construction D. Footway construction and refurbishment E. Working with Services / Utilities F. Drainage and service duct Installation G. Traffic signal junction upgrade H. Fencing and Wall construction I. Delivery of Temporary Traffic Management as part of associated civil works on a live trafficked Public Road network J. Road Restraint Systems K. Landscaping L. Other associated ancillary works. The Framework will comprise of eight area Lots (Works Orders valued PS50k to PS750k) and a Project Lot (Projects valued PS750k to PS5m) covering the following Contract Areas: IPF N1 - Causeway Coast and Glens, IPF N2 - Mid and East Antrim / Antrim and Newtownabbey, IPF S1 - Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon, IPF S2 - Newry, Mourne and Down / North Down and Ards, IPF E1 - Belfast / Lisburn and Castlereagh, IPF W1 - Mid Ulster, IPF W2 - Derry and Strabane, IPF W3 - Fermanagh and Omagh.

### 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 Improvement Projects, 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 Improvements Projects Framework tender competition will be published via eTendersNI in May 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028874-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM) |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45231100 - General construction work for pipelines
- 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads
- 45233200 - Various surface works

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 08:33 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028874-2026
- 4 Mar 2026 at 10:16 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019330-2026
- 3 Mar 2026 at 14:30 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019019-2026
- 2 Mar 2026 at 14:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018482-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028874-2026
  30th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019330-2026
  4th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019019-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018482-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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