DfI TRAM Road Asset Management – Structures Framework

A Addendum Notice
by DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM)

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Works)
Duration
4 year
Value
£68M-£57M
Sector
CONSTRUCTION
Published
26 Jun 2026
Delivery
01 Nov 2026 to 31 Oct 2030
Deadline
08 Jul 2026 14:00

Related Terms

Location

Northern Ireland:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

Description

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 Structures Framework will include the following work activities: A. Full or partial demolition of structures; B. Construction of new structures; C. Scour protection and maintenance works; D. Earthworks; E. Culvert upgrades/maintenance including lining and invert repair works; F. General bridge/structures maintenance; G. Working in water; H. Brickwork, blockwork and stonework; I. Structural concrete construction and/or repairs; J. Installation of precast beams or box culverts; K. Structural steelwork including repairs; L. Inspection assistance M. Works on or in the vicinity of the Northern Ireland Railways (NIR) network requiring £100,000,000 public liability insurance; N. TTM on a live trafficked public road network; O. Associated road restraint systems installation and/or repair (including RRS associated with structures works); P. Associated Ancillary Works. Further ancillary works may be asked of the successful Supplier such as: • Surface reinstatement; • Site clearance including vegetation removal; • Pressure grouting; • Sprayed concrete; • Bridge expansion joints; • Structural steel painting; • Temporary works in and/or around water and/or railways; • Waterproofing for structures 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; - STF W1 – Derry and Strabane; Fermanagh & Omagh; Mid-Ulster. - STF E&S1 - Belfast; Lisburn and Castlereagh; Ards and North Down; Newry Mourne, Down and Armagh; Banbridge and Craigavon. - STF N1 - Antrim and Newtownabbey; Causeway Coast and Glens; Mid and East Antrim This Framework will deliver works from Call-Off contracts with an overall cumulative value of £57m (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 £71.25m (ex VAT).

Lot Division

1 STF P1 (Projects Lot)
  • Value: £12M

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.

Award Criteria
Price Price
Quality Quality
2 STF W1 (Derry and Strabane; Fermanagh & Omagh; Mid-Ulster)
  • Value: £19M

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 £15.4m (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 £19.2m (ex VAT).

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3 STF E&S1 (Belfast; Lisburn and Castlereagh; Ards and North Down, Newry, Mourne and Down and Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon)
  • Value: £19M

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 £15.2m (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 £19m (ex VAT).

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4 STF N1 (Antrim and Newtownabbey; Causeway Coast and Glens; Mid and East Antrim)
  • Value: £18M

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 £14.4m (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 £18m (ex VAT).

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Renewal Options

Framework Lot values may be shared with other Lots.

CPV Codes

  • 45000000 - Construction work
  • 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
  • 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
  • 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
  • 45221000 - Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
  • 45223000 - Structures construction work

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Options are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The TSP Receipt Deadline has been amended to 3pm on Wednesday 8th July 2026.

Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-05dc12
  • FTS 060254-2026

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