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title: "DfI TRAM T-1170 Interim Surfacing Contract ISCS1 Down"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c248"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM)"
published: "2026-07-02"
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# DfI TRAM T-1170 Interim Surfacing Contract ISCS1 Down

Buyer: DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c248

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## Summary

The procurement process currently in the planning stage involves DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) as the buying organisation. The tender, titled "DfI TRAM T-1170 Interim Surfacing Contract ISC S1 Down," pertains to the industry category of works for civil engineering, specifically surface work for roads, and is located in the United Kingdom, focusing on road networks in the Down area. This open competition procurement is below the threshold, allowing for electronic submissions via the eTendersNI portal. Interested parties should note the tender period deadline set for 11 August 2026 at 15:00 BST. The contract is initially intended for a two-month duration starting 1 September 2026, with possible extensions up to twelve months pending performance and operational requirements.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities to companies within the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in road surfacing and maintenance works. Businesses capable of delivering services such as carriageway resurfacing, asphalt surfacing, and associated highway infrastructure improvements will find this project appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the contract’s suitability provisions. Companies adept at handling project scale varying between £50,001 and £750,000 and willing to engage in temporary traffic management and drainage works may find this procurement an advantageous opportunity to expand their portfolio and presence in the infrastructure development sector.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the public road network within the contract area, including carriageways, footways and associated highway infrastructure. This procurement relates to Interim Surfacing Contract ISC S1 (Down), a below-threshold Measured Term Contract (MTC) for the delivery of road surfacing maintenance and improvement works on the public road network. The contract will be initially awarded for a period of two months, with the option, at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority, of further extensions up to a maximum term of twelve months, subject to operational requirements and satisfactory performance. The contract will operate as a Measured Term Contract, with individual works commissioned through the issue of Works Orders. The Contractor shall undertake surfacing and associated highway works within the designated contract area as instructed by the Contracting Authority. Works Orders will generally range in value from PS50,001 to PS750,000. The scope of works may include, but is not limited to, the following activities: * Carriageway resurfacing and asphalt surfacing works; * Delivery of multiple concurrent resurfacing schemes across the network; * Carriageway reshaping and profile correction works; * Provision, operation and removal of Temporary Traffic Management; * Adjustment of ironwork and street furniture to new road levels; * Adjustment, renewal and installation of kerbs and kerb lines; * Adjustment, repair and installation of highway drainage systems; * Provision and reinstatement of road markings, road studs and associated traffic management measures; and * Any other ancillary works necessary for the successful completion of surfacing and maintenance schemes. This procurement is being undertaken as an interim and time-limited arrangement to ensure continuity of essential highway maintenance services and the delivery of safety critical resurfacing works within the Down contract area. The Contracting Authority requires this short-term delivery mechanism to maintain service provision pending the establishment and mobilisation of a replacement surfacing contract procured through the Road Asset Management (RAM) Surfacing Framework, in accordance with the Department's established procurement strategy and longer-term delivery model.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be initially awarded for a period of two months, with the option, at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority, of further extensions up to a maximum term of twelve months, subject to operational requirements and satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062207-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45233220 - Surface work for roads

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 11:28 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062207-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062207-2026
  2nd July 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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