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DfI TRAM T-1131 A1 Junctions Phase 2 Road Improvements Scheme

Department for Infrastructure · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 19:45.

Opportunity overview

The works required under this contract involve the design and construction of improvement works along approximately 25.2km of the A1 dual carriageway between Loughbrickland and the Hillsborough Roundabout. This will be a Design and Build contract, and as such the applicant will be required to manage the design and the construction processes for all permanent and temporary works associated with the Contract. The proposed scheme will include, but is not limited to, the following main elements: (i) Construction of 4 Compact Grade Separated Junctions (CGSJ), (ii) Construction of a new northbound on-slip from the Castlewellan Road (Banbridge) onto the A1, (iii) Construction of a link road connecting the Milebush Road to the Hillsborough Road CGSJ, Dromore, (iv) Closure of all gaps within the central reserve, (v) Installation of a continuous rigid central reserve safety barrier the full 25.2km length of the scheme, (vi) Closure of 9 selected side roads and approximately 50 private accesses on the mainline, (vii) Conversion of 21 No. existing minor road junctions onto the A1 to Left-IN/Left-Out (LILO) configurations, (viii) Installation of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) including Variable Message Signs (VMS), Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), and (ix) Accommodation works including accesses, laneways, fencing, planting, drainage, utility alterations, etc.

Classification

  • CPV45200000 — Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
  • CPV45220000 — Engineering works and construction works
  • CPV45230000 — Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

Lots

  • The works required under this contract involve the design and construction of improvement works along approximately 25.2km of the A1 dual carriageway between Loughbrickland and the Hillsborough Roundabout. This will be a Design and Build contract, and as such the applicant will be required to manage the design and the construction processes for all permanent and temporary works associated with the Contract. The proposed scheme will include, but is not limited to, the following main elements: (i) Construction of 4 Compact Grade Separated Junctions (CGSJ), (ii) Construction of a new northbound on-slip from the Castlewellan Road (Banbridge) onto the A1, (iii) Construction of a link road connecting the Milebush Road to the Hillsborough Road CGSJ, Dromore, (iv) Closure of all gaps within the central reserve, (v) Installation of a continuous rigid central reserve safety barrier the full 25.2km length of the scheme, (vi) Closure of 9 selected side roads and approximately 50 private accesses on the mainline, (vii) Conversion of 21 No. existing minor road junctions onto the A1 to Left-IN/Left-Out (LILO) configurations, (viii) Installation of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) including Variable Message Signs (VMS), Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), and (ix) Accommodation works including accesses, laneways, fencing, planting, drainage, utility alterations, etc.£78m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-049b8d
Status
active
Has Recurrence
No
Review Details
: DfI will comply with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and,. where appropriate, will incorporate a standstill period (i.e. a minimum of 10 calendar days) at the point information on the award of. contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. This provides time for the. unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
works
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
3

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Section
IV.2.2)

New Value

Date
3 Feb 2025, 15:00

Old Value

Date
23 Jan 2025, 15:00
Entry 2
Id
4

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Section
IV.2.2)

New Value

Date
5 Feb 2025, 15:00

Old Value

Date
3 Feb 2025, 15:00
Entry 2

Where

Section
IV.2.6)

New Value

Text
Tender must be valid until: 05 February 2026

Old Value

Text
Tender must be valid until: 23 January 2026

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Tender Period

Ends
23 Jan 2025, 15:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2025, 00:00

Classification

Id
45200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Ends
23 Jan 2026, 23:59

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
The works required under this contract involve the design and construction of improvement works along approximately 25.2km of the A1 dual carriageway between Loughbrickland and the Hillsborough Roundabout. This will be a Design and Build contract, and as such the applicant will be required to manage the design and the construction processes for all permanent and temporary works associated with the Contract. The proposed scheme will include, but is not limited to, the following main elements: (i) Construction of 4 Compact Grade Separated Junctions (CGSJ), (ii) Construction of a new northbound on-slip from the Castlewellan Road (Banbridge) onto the A1, (iii) Construction of a link road connecting the Milebush Road to the Hillsborough Road CGSJ, Dromore, (iv) Closure of all gaps within the central reserve, (v) Installation of a continuous rigid central reserve safety barrier the full 25.2km length of the scheme, (vi) Closure of 9 selected side roads and approximately 50 private accesses on the mainline, (vii) Conversion of 21 No. existing minor road junctions onto the A1 to Left-IN/Left-Out (LILO) configurations, (viii) Installation of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) including Variable Message Signs (VMS), Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), and (ix) Accommodation works including accesses, laneways, fencing, planting, drainage, utility alterations, etc.

Value

Amount
78,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
40
Type
quality
Description
40
Criterion 2
Name
60
Type
cost
Description
60

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN0
Entry 2
Region
UKN0

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45230000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
Entry 2
Id
45220000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Engineering works and construction works

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical1
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-115106
Name
Department for Infrastructure

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT7 2JA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
James House, 2-4 Cromac Avenue

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
MINISTRY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Department for Infrastructure

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-132610
Name
High Court, Royal Courts of Justice

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
: Belfast
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Chichester Street

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court, Royal Courts of Justice

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Belfast · UK · BT7 2JA · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN0

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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