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DfI TRAM Road Asset Management – Road Restraint Systems Framework

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

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 16:26.

Opportunity overview

This tender notice is for the award of a public contract through an open procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(a) of the PA 2023. RAM Road Restraint Systems Framework will include the following work activities: A. Road restraint systems installation and/or repair (standalone RRS including maintenance, renewals and new installations); B. Full or partial demolition of structures associated with road restraint systems; C. Earthworks D. Brickwork, blockwork and stonework E. Structural concrete construction and/or repairs associated with road restraint systems; F. Inspection assistance G. Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) on a live trafficked public road network H. Associated ancillary Works Further ancillary works may be asked of the successful Supplier such as: • Surface reinstatement • Site clearance including vegetation removal The Framework will comprise of three area Lots (Work Orders valued up to £750k exc VAT). A Project Lot will be used to deliver individual NEC ECC projects covering all the geographical areas detailed below (valued between £750,001 and £5m exc VAT Area Lots; • RRSF N1 – Causeway Coast & Glens, Mid & East Antrim and Antrim & Newtownabbey; • RRSF E&S1 – Belfast, Lisburn & Castlereagh, Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon, Newry, Mourne & Down and Ards & North Down; • RRSF W1 – Mid Ulster, Derry & Strabane and Fermanagh & Omagh. This Framework will deliver works from Call-Off contracts with an overall cumulative value of £22m (ex VAT) over the four-year term. If the Contracting Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any Call-Off Contract established under the Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the overall cumulative value to £27.5m (ex VAT).

Classification

  • CPV45000000 — Construction work
  • CPV45200000 — Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
  • CPV45220000 — Engineering works and construction works
  • CPV45221000 — Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
  • CPV45223000 — Structures construction work
  • CPV45230000 — Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
  • CPV45233280 — Erection of road-barriers

Lots

  • RRSF P1 (Projects Lot)£4m
  • RRSF N1 (Antrim and Newtownabbey; Causeway Coast and Glens; Mid and East Antrim)£7.8m
  • RRSF E&S1 (Belfast; Lisburn and Castlereagh; Ards and North Down, Newry, Mourne and Down and Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon)£7.5m
  • RRSF W1 (Derry and Strabane; Fermanagh & Omagh; Mid-Ulster)£7.3m

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-1159
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
works
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) opportunity on eTendersNI, website details immediately below. Paper submissions will not be accepted or considered and will be rejected by the Contracting Authority. The tender documents are available with unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: ULR https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps For this procurement, all Supplier Technical and Financial submissions must be uploaded exclusively via Lot 1 (RRSF P1 - Project Lot) on the eTendersNI platform. Lot 1 will serve as the single, centralised submission point for all Lots within the Framework. Accordingly, Suppliers must select Lot 1 on eTendersNI (in addition to all other Lots they are tendering for) regardless of whether they are submitting a tender for Lot 1 itself.
Has Recurrence
Yes
Published risks
The Authority has identified the following risks as risks that satisfy the criteria of Schedule 8 sub-paragraph (6)(a) of the Procurement Act 2023 i.e. that the risk/s could jeopardise the satisfactory performance of the contract but, because of their nature, cannot be addressed in the contract as awarded: 1. (a) Extreme Adverse Weather Impacts and Climate Change: Extreme weather events (in particular, high winds, tidal surges and heavy rainfall) may impact service delivery. Increased extreme weather events and storm frequency may require future adaptation of the works carried out under this Framework. Such events may result in significant localised impacts within geographical location, e.g. specific Contract Areas, requiring changes to the scale or emphasis of contracted works. For NEC4 Project Call-Offs, Suppliers may be required to comply with Option X29 Climate Change Requirements, which could affect reporting obligations and data collection. (b) Regulatory and Policy Changes: The Authority is engaged in developing policy in relation to Net Zero. The introduction of this policy and any potential new obligations in relation to environmental regulations may require adjustments to the scope of works provided under this Framework. The Framework and Call-Offs may be required to align with the Authority's future net zero and sustainability strategies. Changes to national or local carbon reduction targets may require modifications to materials, methods, or delivery schedules. (c) Changes to DfI internal policy: The Authority is engaged in developing a strategy for a new approach to how the public road network is maintained. This strategy seeks to deliver a structured approach to road maintenance through high-quality interventions that are focused, targeted and based on reliable and timely analytics. The scope of services may be affected by anticipated reforms introduced by the strategy. There is also a known risk that priorities may shift, requiring changes to the scope or emphasis of contracted works. AND 2. Has concluded that there is a possibility that the contract may have to be modified as a result of a materialisation of the known risk/s at a later date in accordance with Schedule 8 paragraph 5 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Covered By

GPA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
Three Measured Term Contracts (MTCs) covering three Contract Areas (Lots 2-4) will be awarded upon execution of the Framework. A Primary Supplier and Reserve Supplier will be appointed for each MTC Lot, as a result of the evaluation of the Framework tender submissions. The Primary Supplier will be required to carry out any such Works instructed by a Works Order, issued under the provisions of the MTC Call-Off Contract. The Call-Off Procedure for MTCs is set out in Volume 2 - Framework Information of the Framework contract documents. All Suppliers that submit a valid tender for any MTC Lot and meet the minimum assessment requirements will be appointed as a Community Supplier on the Project Lot (Lot 1). The Authority may, during the term of the Framework, identify one-off projects (within the range value of £750k to £5M) arising anywhere within the entire area covered by the Framework. Subject to eligibility rules, all Suppliers appointed to the Project Lot will be eligible to tender for these projects. The Call-Off Procedure for One-Off Project Contracts is set out in Volume 2 - Framework Information of the Framework Contract Documents.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
9 Jul 2026, 15:00

Enquiry period

Ends
9 Jul 2026, 15:00

Expected award period

Ends
14 Sept 2026, 23:59

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
3

Award criteria

Description
The Framework consists of four Lots, Project Lot (Lot 1) which will be used for One-Off Project Contracts to be awarded under mini-competitions and three Measured Term Contract Lots (Lots 2-4). The Authority aims to appoint a Primary Supplier to each Measured Term Contract Lot (Lots 2-4). Suppliers are required to tender for Lot 1 (Project Lot) and at least one other MTC Lot. A Supplier may bid for all three Measured Term Contract Lots however the number of MTC Lots that may be awarded to one Supplier under this Framework shall not exceed: Primary Supplier - 2 MTC Lot out of 3 The MTC Lot / Contract Area allocation process for this Procurement is set out in IFT-PART A, Section 10.7.

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
30 Apr 2030, 23:59

Contract terms

Financial Terms
For further details on invoicing procedures please see : https://www.financeni.gov.uk/articles/account-ni-good-invoicing-practice

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
The TSP Receipt Deadline has been amended to 3pm on Thursday 9th July 2026.
Id
060248-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
RRSF P1 (Projects Lot)
Description
Lot for NEC4 Call-Off Contracts awarded following a mini-competition process for Work Packages valued over £750,001 up to £5m covering all Framework contract areas.
Status
active
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
4,800,000
Amount
4,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
1
Weight
order
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Description
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
2
Weight
order

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As per Tender documentation – Refer to IFT Part B and TSP-1
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As per Tender Documentation - Refer to TSP-2

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Oct 2030, 23:59

Options

Description
Framework Lot values may be shared with other Lots.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
RRSF N1 (Antrim and Newtownabbey; Causeway Coast and Glens; Mid and East Antrim)
Description
ICC Measured Term Contract for structures works within the Antrim and Newtownabbey; Causeway Coast and Glens; Mid and East Antrim contract area (Works Orders valued up to £750k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £6.2m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Contracting Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any Call-Off Contract established under this Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the value to £7.75m (ex VAT).
Status
active
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
9,300,000
Amount
7,750,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As per Tender documentation – Refer to IFT Part B and TSP-1
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As per Tender Documentation - Refer to TSP-2

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Oct 2030, 23:59

Options

Description
Framework Lot values may be shared with other Lots.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
RRSF E&S1 (Belfast; Lisburn and Castlereagh; Ards and North Down, Newry, Mourne and Down and Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon)
Description
ICC Measured Term Contract for structures works within the Belfast; Lisburn and Castlereagh; Ards and North Down, Newry Mourne and Down and Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon contract area (Works Orders valued up to £750k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £6m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Contracting Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any Call-Off Contract established under this Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the value to £7.5m (ex VAT).
Status
active
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
9,000,000
Amount
7,500,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As per Tender documentation – Refer to IFT Part B and TSP-1
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As per Tender Documentation - Refer to TSP-2

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Oct 2030, 23:59

Options

Description
Framework Lot values may be shared with other Lots.
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
RRSF W1 (Derry and Strabane; Fermanagh & Omagh; Mid-Ulster)
Description
Measured Term Contract for Structures works within the Derry and Strabane; Fermanagh & Omagh; Mid-Ulster contract area (Works Orders valued up to £750k). The proposed contract relates to works with a cumulative value of £5.8m (ex VAT) over a four year term. If the Contracting Authority is unable, for any reason, to award a new framework or to put in place an alternative regime to replace this Framework on its termination or expiry, any Call-Off Contract established under this Framework may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of 12 additional months. This may increase the value to £7.25m (ex VAT).
Status
active
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
8,700,000
Amount
7,250,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As per Tender documentation – Refer to IFT Part B and TSP-1
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As per Tender Documentation - Refer to TSP-2

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Oct 2030, 23:59

Options

Description
Framework Lot values may be shared with other Lots.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45200000
Description
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45220000
Description
Engineering works and construction works
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45221000
Description
Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45223000
Description
Structures construction work
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
45230000
Description
Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
45233280
Description
Erection of road-barriers

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45200000
Description
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45220000
Description
Engineering works and construction works
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45221000
Description
Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45223000
Description
Structures construction work
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
45230000
Description
Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
45233280
Description
Erection of road-barriers

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN0C
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKN0D
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKN0F
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45200000
Description
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45220000
Description
Engineering works and construction works
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45221000
Description
Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45223000
Description
Structures construction work
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
45230000
Description
Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
45233280
Description
Erection of road-barriers

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN06
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKN07
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKN08
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKN0E
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45200000
Description
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45220000
Description
Engineering works and construction works
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45221000
Description
Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45223000
Description
Structures construction work
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
45230000
Description
Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
45233280
Description
Erection of road-barriers

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN0A
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKN0B
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKN0G
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
060248-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
26 Jun 2026, 11:39
Format
text/html

Planning and budget

No Engagement Notice Rationale
**Preliminary market engagement notice was published** The Authority conducted a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) online information session on Thursday 20th November 2025 for the Road Asset Management Structures and Road Restraint Systems Frameworks. Details of this can be found at: https://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/articles/dfi-tram-preliminary-market-engagement Structures and Road Restraint Systems Frameworks Framework - UK2 Notice https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071861-2025 UK2: Preliminary Market Engagement notice Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-071861 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05dc12 Published 6 November 2025, 3:42pm Last edited 7 November 2025, 9:36am

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

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

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PYQH-8789-DZPG

Address

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

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

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

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Belfast · UKN06 · BT7 2JA · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN06 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN07 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN08 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN0A · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN0B · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN0C · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN0D · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN0E · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN0F · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN0G · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

5 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

5 VERSIONS
  1. 043521-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 043533-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 047361-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  4. 058031-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  5. 060248-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·