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Major Civil Engineering Works Framework

DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is preparing to launch a procurement exercise for a new Major Civil Engineering Works Framework (works with an estimated value above £5million). The framework will aim to provide a flexible, efficient, and value-driven mechanism for delivering civil engineering related projects across Northern Ireland. The framework is anticipated to be multi-lot and multi-supplier, with a potential duration of up to 8 years. The framework is to facilitate, but is not limited to, the following proposed scope: • Traditional Client Design project. • Design & Build. • Early Contractor Involvement (ECI). • Construction of highway improvements. • Major capital renewal schemes. • Construction of major structures including grade separated junctions, bridges and retaining walls. It is currently intended to establish 4 lots based on project value ranges as outlined below: • Lot 1 will cover works ranging from £5m - £15m. • Lot 2 will cover works ranging from £15m - £40m. • Lot 3 will cover works ranging from £40m - £80m. • Lot 4 will cover works in excess of £80m.

Classification

  • CPV45100000 — Site preparation work
  • CPV45200000 — Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

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
T 1154
Status
planning
Above Threshold
No
Main Procurement Category
works

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning
Has Renewal
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Ends
31 May 2030, 23:59
Starts
1 Jun 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 May 2034, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN0
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Site preparation work
Entry 2
Id
45200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
019532-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
7 May 2025, 21:38

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
21 May 2025, 23:59
Description
DfI seeks to engage with the market at this early stage to help shape the scope, structure, and approach of the new Major Civil Engineering Works Framework. The purpose of this exercise is to: • Gauge interest from the market. • Understand capacity and capability. • Test assumptions around framework structure and lotting strategy, supplier numbers, framework operation, contract structure, workshare approach, key performance indicators (KPIs) and delivery models. • Identify potential challenges or opportunities ahead of formal procurement. If you wish to participate, a questionnaire for completion and return is available via eTendersNI under ID 5943521. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via the CfT messaging facility on eTendersNI by the engagement deadline date and time stated. Respondents are advised that the procurement description, estimated contract start and end date, estimated date of publication or estimated contract value should not be taken as a final "version" of DfI's requirements. The Pre-Market Engagement pertains to a future contract opportunity which will be advertised in its own right in due course. This notice is not a call for competition to procure any works or services. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response, or lack thereof, to this notice. Nor shall a response to this notice guarantee an opportunity to participate in this market engagement exercise or any future procurement process that DfI may conduct. DfI is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party responding to this notice or any party who may participate in the market engagement exercise.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PYQH-8789-DZPG
Name
DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM)

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKN06
Country
GB
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT7 2JA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
James House 2-4 Cromac Avenue

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government
Entry 2
Id
GB-NIR
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Description
Northern Irish devolved regulations apply

Identifier

Id
PYQH-8789-DZPG
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Belfast · UKN06 · BT7 2JA · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN0 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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